River Days are here!

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Each year, Alliance for Watershed Education members like the John James Audubon Center (JJAC) hold events in September and October to bring people together to engage with their watershed, and learn more about the natural world that surrounds them. This year, for so many reasons, people have sought solace in the outdoors and found a new, or renewed connection with nature. Find more River Days events here.

Saturday, September 25, 2021 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM join us at JJAC for a River Days “Planting Party” to celebrate the birds we love by giving them the native plants they need!

Grab a snack and enjoy some tunes, while planting native plants for birds and getting to know your fellow community members. Leaders associated with Center for Culture, Art, Training, and Education (CCATE) and our local Indian-American community will participate. Once complete, planting sites will be marked with bi-lingual signage (English and Spanish) detailing the role of native plants in keeping water clean and taking users to the National Audubon Society’s Plants for Birds database, where locations to purchase native plants can be searched by zip code. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.

Party plantings will help keep our watershed healthy and expand shared spaces for birds and people at Mill Grove. Plants will be provided, but please bring your own gloves. Light fare will be available. Register in advance here.

People are also encouraged to host Planting Parties at home and in their communities. Registered party hosts can access Audubon planting tips to help their party guests learn while they sow.

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