Childrens Water Festival

Mill of Kintail Conservation Area, October 14-15, 2009

A full day, water-themed, environmental education program. Curriculum based, suitable for Grades 2-5.

Festival begins at 9:30 am and discovery centres will run until 2:30 pm.

Registration required, spaces are limited. Teachers or schools, for more information or to register contact Sarah O’Grady at 613-256-3610 ext 1 or sogrady@mvc.on.ca. Also see pdf poster for childrens-water-festival.

Volunteers able to help with this event should contact Sarah O’Grady.

Filed under: Education, Opportunities by Pauline Donaldson September 30th, 2009
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