Haw River Learning Celebration

Here's a neat volunteer opportunity.

The Haw River Festival Learning Celebration is a traveling environmental education program that journeys the entire 100-mile length of the Haw River. For three weeks in September and October a crew of educators, performers and river lovers brings a hands-on Learning Celebration to nearly 1,500 fourth graders from the six counties the river connects.

Children take a field trip from school to discover the wonders of a river in their own backyard. They see turtles and snakes, learn about waste reduction and solar energy, visit with old-timers who can tell about working in the mills or catching catfish with their bare hands, and gather with performers who get everybody singing about rivers and reptiles and recycling and how together we can make a difference.

They're looking for volunteers for a day or for a week at a time. You can camp overnight for the week, or head home and sleep in your bed if you prefer. No experience is necessary. Call the Haw River Assembly at 542-5790, or send an email to arkanseno AT gmail DOT com for more info.