Stream Extravaganza!

Last night was the fifth annual Stream Extravaganza, held this year as part of the Family Fun Fests at Flat Branch Park. The purpose of the event is raise awareness about protecting our water and educating the public on watersheds and local environmental activities.

Although the incoming storm cut the event short, there were still dozens of people who attended. Thanks to the dozen volunteers who helped put on the event in addition to the many local organizations who participated to talk about their efforts to protect the environment.

Jennifer Mantler looks on after getting two young festival attendees started casting with the fishing poles.

Youth In Action volunteer Kit Webster helps a young man find his watershed on the map.