Love Your River Earth Day Celebration - Rescheduled to October 2, 2021
DETAILS PLAN STAY SPONSORS STUDENT CONTESTS
***In light of the North Carolina Governor’s state of emergency declaration and guidance regarding canceling or postponing large gatherings in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, Love Your River has been postponed to fall 2021. While we are very disappointed, health and safety is always our first priority. If any vendors, sponsors or others have questions specifically about Love Your River, please email GreensavesgreenNC@gmail.com.***
***Please make plans to join us for this incredible event October 2, 2021!***
Celebrate our beautiful rivers and discover their interesting history! Join us for the Green Saves Green: Love Your River, a free family-friendly event. Learn about “Fifty Ways to Love Your River” and have a lot of fun too! RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 2, 2021. Love Your River will encourage people to enjoy our waterways, learn why waterways and water quality are important, and discover ways to protect them.
DETAILS
Did you know that our area is uniquely half-land and half-water? Clean waterways are a benefit to us all. Learn how you can help keep our rivers clean and healthy while enjoying safe recreation and life near beautiful and historic waterways.
Activities and Exhibits
Pontoon boat tours
Canoeing, kayaking, & sailing
Fishing
USCG rescue swimmer demo
ECSU mobile planetarium
Live music
Kids' activities
Drone demonstrations
Food trucks
Environmental education exhibits
Exhibits will be on the Museum of the Albemarle portico, the museum front lawn and in the adjacent waterfront parks. Kids can paint their own t-shirt, play Giant Jenga, enjoy a bounce house, and more. Kids - and adults, too! - can experience the journey of a water droplet, discover microplastics in the sand, and detect how long it takes different materials to biodegrade in water. Plus, expect some great door prizes! Fishing gear, movie tickets, sailing lessons, gift certificates, and even a new kayak are among the many prizes. Join us for a full day of fun!
If you are interested in being a vendor or and exhibitor, for more information email GreensavesgreenNC@gmail.com.
*Some water activities will have age restrictions.*
PLAN
Kick back and relax. (More info to come)
Fri. 10/1/21 - Friday Music in the Brewery at Ghost Harbor Brewing Company
Sat. 10/2/21 - Green Saves Green: Love Your River
Sat. 10/2/21 - Grab a drink or a bite to eat and enjoy a band at Saturday Night Live at Hoppin' Johnz.
Sun. 10/2/21 - Enjoy a gourmet Brunch at The Mills Downtown Bistro or Montero's Restaurant.
For a complete list of all events click here.
STAY
We have some fabulous B&Bs and hotels so you can get some rest after your fun-filled days on the river. Stay the night or spend the weekend to enjoy all the events going on the weekend of Love Your River.
To see a complete list of our hotels and B&Bs, click here.
SPONSORS
The Albemarle Sound area is uniquely positioned to become a model green region of the state. Find out how you can help by emailing GreensavesgreenNC@gmail.com.