Sudbury Valley Trustees Riverfest Farmfest Family Day at Wolbach Farm, Sunday, June 23, 12:00 PM-5:00 PM
Don’t miss the 12th Annual RiverFest celebration—a rare opportunity to enjoy a full weekend of activities free of charge! RiverFest, which celebrates the Sudbury, Assabet and Concord Wild and Scenic Rivers, includes over 45 events in 10 communities and is open to all who want to experience the beautiful rivers flowing through our communities.
SVT’s featured event will take place on Sunday, June 23 at Wolbach Farm from noon to 5:00pm. Riverfest Farmfest Family Day is a fun day for families and children under the age of ten. In addition to celebrating the rivers that make up our region, SVT is adding a farm component, based on SVT’s agricultural conservation efforts. Featured participants include Drumlin Farm bringing all kinds of waterfowl; Trout Unlimited’s water display; EMS showing off kayaks; Mass Horticultural Society’s Plant Mobile; Artists Gordon Morrison and Cecilia Sharma, including Cecilia’s Riverfest art show; Mass Agriculture in the Classroom; Folk Musician Bob Griffin; and a whole lot more.
SVT staff and volunteers will be on-hand to share details about the land protection and stewardship initiatives that SVT is working on. This is a great opportunity to teach children about nature and habitat on local SVT properties.
In the MetroWest area, from Hopkinton to Billerica, additional Riverfest events will be hosted on and along the rivers highlighting all the things that make them so special. The offerings are diverse, suitable for young and older people, those who are adventuresome and want to be on the water, as well as those who enjoy history, the arts, or a scenic stroll along the river banks. There are boat rides, bird watching walks, and canoe trips, as well as historical reenactments, art exhibits and music. Kids may especially enjoy events allowing them to explore the river banks or get an up close look at wildlife. Local community groups plan and organize all the activities. Stay close to home, or travel a short distance, and spend the day enjoying all that the rivers have to offer.
In recognition of their outstanding and remarkable resource value, the U.S. Congress designated 29 miles of the Sudbury, Assabet and Concord Rivers as part of the national Wild and Scenic River System in 1999. The River Stewardship Council was created to promote the preservation of these river resources. The Council is a partnership of representatives from each of the eight shoreline communities, state and federal agencies, and three regional conservation organizations.
For a full listing of events, maps, and to find the events in your community, please visit www.sudbury-assabet-concord.org. Call 978-369-3956 with any questions.
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Sudbury Valley Trustees is a regional land trust that conserves land and protects wildlife habitat in the Concord, Assabet, and Sudbury river basin for the benefit of present and future generations.
Further information on other outings and SVT properties are available on SVT’s website at www.svtweb.org.
