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Village of Algonquin- It's Our River Day Celebration!
Explore the Outdoors at It's Our River Day! The event aims to educate about how to preserve and protect natural resources.

Explore the Outdoors at It’s Our River Day
Annual Event
Saturday, September 19, 2015
1:00pm-4:00pm
Cornish Park, Downtown Algonquin
At the intersection of Route 62 and South Harrison Street (at the dam)
It’s Our River Day, a statewide celebration, is free to the public. The event aims to educate residents about how they can help preserve and protect natural resources. Free, family-fun, with groups welcome!
Lots to do and see all afternoon…
• MCCD will bring a live native animal to visit
• ALITH Fire District will demonstrate a water rescue
• Ride in a canoe
• Hear brief talks by local environmental groups
• Stand up paddling demonstration
• Meet people from environmental and outdoor groups, government and “green” businesses
• Find information, volunteer opportunities, and kids activities
• Celebrate the beautiful Fox River
• Participate with the River clean-up
• Enjoy beautiful Downtown Algonquin
Parking available: municipal parking lot at South Harrison St and Washington St; on street parking throughout the neighborhood. Call Katie Parkhurst at 847-658-4184 with any questions or visit www.algonquin.org/eco