Water Discovery Days 2020

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Alexandria Renew Enterprises, the City of Alexandria, and Virginia American Water

AlexRenew's Fourth Annual Water Discovery Day events will be virtual this year, but that doesn't mean they won't be as fun. In fact, we’ve planned an entire week of activities to help us celebrate!

Join the One Water Alexandria team – the City of Alexandria, Virginia American Water and AlexRenew – Sunday, September 6 through Saturday, September 12, as we go online and slip behind the scenes of our water cycle.

Check out the full Water Discovery Day schedule below, and visit our Eventbrite page to register here: https://cutt.ly/wdd2020!

Water Discovery Day 2020 activities will include:

Sunday, September 6

Begin your water journey and learn about our local waterways with a self-guided bike tour!

Monday, September 7

The City of Alexandria will be showcasing their Nature’s Water Filter Activity, learn how nature naturally drains water on different surfaces.

Tuesday, September 8

AlexRenew will be showcasing how to create your own water pump station at home and how gravity aids in helping wastewater receive treatment.

Wednesday, September 9

Virginia American Water will be teaching you about our Water Cycle, how it works and how to make a bracelet that represents the water cycle!Thursday, September 10Meet some of our partners and learn about the importance of keeping our local waterways clean and safe.

Friday, September 11

Meet Sto Len, Alexandria’s Artist in Residence! Join Sto in a virtual art experience to help you connect with water while indulging your creative side. Please note that that this is an add-on item. If you are interested in participating add this on when you place your ticket order.

Saturday, September 12

Today is a day of action! Support the health of the lovely Potomac and our local waterways by participating in the Potomac River Keeper’s community clean-up! Choose to attend their kayak river clean-up or help to clean up your neighborhood!

Bags with materials for the activities will be distributed to those who register through the Eventbrite page. All virtual activities will be posted on Facebook with a link to an event page.