Come to the riverbank by foot, or paddle, bring a picnic, and enjoy a day of entertainment at the historic Old Manse at 269 Monument Street. Rain or shine.
Plein Air Painting: Join or watch talented artists as they paint “En Plein Air” (French for painting outdoors) on the grounds of the Old Manse. Learn how painters ply their craft, ask questions and revel in the magic. For more information, contact richard@dorbinart.com. 10am-2pm.
Outdoor Yoga: Join instructor Ashley Nichols for a gentle hour of relaxing yoga on the lawn of the Old Manse with views of the river. This class is welcome to all ages and levels. Please bring your own mat or towel to use along with water and any other props you wish to use. No pre-sign up required so please just show up as you are. Namaste.10am.
The Nature of Stories: The Story of a Butterfly: An elementary school class goes to a butterfly sanctuary and learns about these beautiful pollinators. After the storytime, you will make butterflies out of recycled materials. 10:30-11:30am.
North Bridge: History and Memory Minute Man Rangers. 11am.
Family Arts & Crafts: Create your own turtle, make a colorful journal, and more environmentally friendly art projects. 11:30am-1:30pm.
Junior River Rangers: Program Our Rivers Have History!: Native Americans and early settlers used the rivers, in 1775 the American Revolution began along our rivers, and famous authors were inspired to write about our rivers. Join us for some stories and an activity. Designed for children 6-12. 11:30am-1:30pm.
Dance at the Manse: Encore Dance Ensemble returns to perform original works demonstrating life-long learning and personal fulfillment through the art of dance. The Riverfest performance includes the following themes: life milestones, love, joy, and appreciation of the natural world. 1:45pm.
Our Rivers in American History: Ron McAdow’s readings and commentary will show why “Literature” is considered one of the unique properties of the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers. Henry Thoreau’s writing is foremost, but Emerson, Hawthorne, and lesser known authors have embedded our rivers in America’s literary culture. 3pm.
Garden and Meadow Pollinators by the River: Join Margie Coffin Brown for a guided walk through the Buttrick Gardens. Initially constructed in 1910 by the Buttrick family and conveyed to the National Park Service in the 1960s, the historic gardens and adjacent meadows contain an array of mid-summer pollinator plants. Learn more about plant characteristics and appeal to bees, butterflies, birds, and other species. Bring binoculars and we will have some to share. For more information, call 617 620 2942. Meet in front of the North Bridge Visitor Center (174 Liberty Street). 4pm.
