Riverfest on Tour!, the annual month-long celebration of Ohio’s greatest resource, water, is offering free activities for families throughout the month of July in central Ohio. Riverfest on Tour! is a service of The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC).
The tenth annual Riverfest on Tour! is a celebration of central Ohio’s rivers and waterways, educating the public about the vital role waterways play in the community. Viewing the shore from the seat of a canoe or catching a fish- these are the experiences that help people develop a lifelong attachment to the natural heritage of our region. Riverfest on Tour! extends to people of all income levels the ability to participate in these activities free of charge and to develop a connection and commitment to our natural resources.
Lunchtime Chat: Vernal Pools
Tuesday, June 12th at 12pm
Eat your lunch while enjoying an indoor presentation about these secretive acres in the forests of Sharon Woods Metro Park.
6911 Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH
· Three Creeks Fest
Saturday, June 23rd from 11am-3pm
Join us for a family fun day to celebrate recreation and watersheds at Three Creeks. Enjoy hands-on environmental exhibits, craft, bike safety checks, games, canoeing, live animals from the Ohio Wildlife Center, and more!
3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport, OH
· Grand Finale Celebration
Friday, June 29th from 5-8 pm
Riverfest On Tour! will conclude at COSI. The event will include a film festival, educational exhibits, and the exhibit Water at COSI.
“Riverfest On Tour! is a time to bring your families out to celebrate Ohio’s most precious resource; our water,” states Amanda McEldowney, MORPC Associate Planner. “With six major bodies of water in central Ohio we have to be environmentally conscious of how we are treating our water system and Riverfest On Tour! provides the educational component along with a lot of fun for families for free.”
For more information on Riverfest On Tour! visit http://www.riverfestcolumbus.org.






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