PARTNER EVENT—Nature Play Festival at Discovery Museum

WHEN: Friday, July 11 | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

WHERE: Discovery Museum | 177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720

Have fun, explore, and learn outdoors and inside at Discovery Museum’s free Nature Play Festival! We will gather with our community and local businesses to offer immersive nature-based activities throughout our campus, including Invasive Plant Papermaking, Mud Kitchen, Bug Hunts, Log and Rock Flipping, and so much more. Explore our inclusive, accessible, and giant Treehouse and Discovery Woods nature playscape, and take a guided Nature Walk on the conservation land that abuts our campus. The fun will continue indoors with our STEM-based galleries and hands-on activities. There will be food, music, and fun as we connect with nature and appreciate the wonderful planet we all call home. Friday, July 11, 11 AM to 7 PM.

Free admission for all

Rain or shine

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Event Details

Date: Friday July 11
Time: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Venue: Discovery Musuem
Categories: Partner Org Events

~30%

of the SuAsCo rivers watershed is wetlands, crucial for wildlife habitat and water quality

~30%

of water samples in the SuAsCo rivers watershed contain PFAS, leading to increased monitoring and remediation by local authorities and environmental groups

~70%

of dams in the SuAsCo watershed are over a century old, requiring extensive upkeep and presenting obstacles to river restoration and fish passage

>40%

of the land within the watershed is publicly accessible, offering recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating, and birdwatching to the community

~15%

of the land in the SuAsCo rivers watershed is covered by impervious surfaces such as roads, rooftops, and parking lots. This contributes to stormwater runoff and water pollution issues

>40%

of the land within the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord rivers watershed is publicly accessible, providing endless opportunities for paddling, hiking, and wildlife exploration.

PARTNER EVENT—Nature Play Festival at Discovery Museum

Free admission for all

Rain or shine

Event Details

PARTNER EVENT—Nature Play Festival at Discovery Museum

Free admission for all

Rain or shine

Event Details

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