St. Croix RiverFest
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 from 07:15am to 08:00pm
St. Croix RiverFest
Various Locations in Hudson
Join Us for Hudson’s Annual Riverfest Celebration on July 16-20, 2024 With a Range of Activities Designed to Encourage People of All Ages to Enjoy the Lower St. Croix River and All That It Provides. Several Local Organizations and Individuals Have Collaborated to Make “Riverfest - a Party With a Purpose” a Success. The Five-day Event Celebrates the River While Also Recognizing the Need to Preserve Its Health and Beauty.
Schedule:
7:30am - 8:30am - St. Croix River Water Quality Discussion
The public and Rotarians are invited to a free moderated panel discussion on the subject of river water quality, following regular meeting of Hudson Daybreak Rotary.
Michael Mroz, City of Hudson, Public Works and Parks Director, will describe the system for collecting and cleaning snow and rain from the City streets before discharge into the Willow and St. Croix Rivers. He will also describe actions residents of Hudson can take to limit the discharge of harmful chemicals to the rivers.
Tara Daun, Wisconsin Farmers Union, Director of Conservation and Stewardship, will describe the impaired condition of the St. Croix River and how rain and snow runoff from farm fields reaches the Willow and St. Croix Rivers. She will describe efforts by farmers in the watershed to limit the discharge of phosphorus and nitrogen to the rivers.
Buck Malick will moderate the panel. Hudson Community Channel 15 Cable TV will record the panel for later viewing.
Cost: Free
Location: Camp St. Croix - RCU Discovery Center 345 Riverview Dr
9:30am - 10:30am - Quack-tastic Outdoor Storytime
Join Miss Sara and Miss Annie, from the Hudson Area Public Library to learn about ducks! After storytime, there will be treats, bubbles, hula hoops and more.
Cost: Free
Location: Weitkamp Park 648 O'Neil Road
10:00am - 8:00pm - Make & Take Crafts and STEM Activities at the Library
Pipe Cleaner Bugs or Water Cycle Bracelets and Keychains - make them with friends at the library or take the materials home.
Cost: Free
Location: Hudson Area Public Library 700 1st St
1:00pm - 4:00pm - Carpenter Nature Center Family Fun Open House
Join us at Carpenter Nature Center’s WI Campus for an afternoon of family fun. Visitors can meet some of CNC’s live animal ambassadors, make a craft, complete a scavenger hunt and take a hike. Free for all ages, indoor and outdoor activities.
Cost: Free
Location: Carpenter Nature Center - Wisconsin Campus 279 South Cove Road
Date: July 16-20, 2024
