With the goal of continuing to care for the environment and beautify the city of Reading, Public Works and other organizations in this community, announced the third community celebration of park cleanup and family festivities “RIVERZILLA”.
Taking place on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Riverfront Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., this event promises to be a day of family entertainment and educational activities.
“Riverzilla is a fun and family friendly event that is all about the Schuylkill River!” said educational director of the Schuylkill River, Ayashi Ramey. “The goal of the event is to bring environmental and outdoor experiences into Riverfront Park and encourage the Reading community to steward both the park and the river. The event will feature free kayaking and biking, as well as a number of other educational tables.“
This celebration will begin with a river cleanup at 9 a.m., in which all residents of the community are invited to participate with closed, water-friendly shoes and will receive all necessary equipment, to collaborate with the maintenance of the park and care of the environment.
Starting at 11 a.m., people will be able to enjoy free kayak demonstrations, mountain biking, outdoor games, crafts, indigenous dance, free food and other activities .
“It seems like the perfect event for people around or in Reading to have fun outdoors trying new activities like kayaking or cycling with their friends and family,” said Lindy Shiffler, the summer Fellow at Schuylkill River Greenways.
The event is a collaboration between the Department of Public Works, Schuylkill River Greenways, the Widoktadwen Center for Native Knowledge, the Association for the Improvement of the 18th Wonder of Reading, Pennsylvania, Take It Outdoors Outfitters and the Delaware River Watershed Education Alliance.
These community organizations launched this celebration in 2023, with the goal of connecting families with the Schuylkill River, offering entertainment for the whole family and educating everyone about the importance of caring for the environment.
Organizers said they hope to count on your collaboration and the participation in this family event.
