In this article from today’s Auburn Journal a river festival begins Sunday.
Here is the info.
Friday, June 9, 2006
Family fun on the agenda at American River Confluence Festival
By: Michelle Miller, Journal Staff Writer
Have you called your mother lately? Mother Nature?
With the hectic pace of modern life, some may lack the time to connect with the environment and learn about its natural splendor.
But the 15th annual American River Confluence Festival promises many ways to learn about conservation, wildlife and local environmental issues.
Although the festival was once held at the confluence of the north and middle forks of the American River, for the last several years it has been held in the Overlook Park on Pacific Avenue in Auburn.
Organizers create a "river village" with food, booths, arts and crafts, music and more. There are also canyon hikes, bike rides and runs organized earlier in the day.
American River Confluence Festival Info and Schedule
Where: American River Overlook, Pacific Avenue, Auburn
When: Festival site is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 11
Cost: Free Call: (530) 887-9314 or visit http://www.parc-auburn.org/ for more information
8 a.m. - Early Bird Hike - Sierra College Professor Joe Meideros' hike will focus on resident neo-tropical migratory birds. Meet at River Stage.
9 a.m. - Plant Hike - Joe Meideros will lead another hike to look at wild flowers and plant communities of the canyons. Meet at River Stage.
9 a.m. - Fun Run - A moderate run led by Western States Run founder Gordon Ainsleigh. Meet at the River Stage.
9 a.m. - Mountain Bike Ride - Join an easy to moderate ride in the American Canyon rim area. Meet at the River Stage.
10 a.m. - River Blessing10:15 a.m. - White dove release10:30 a.m. - Poetry Readings - River inspired poetry from Jennifer Mitchell and Roger Groghan at River Stage.
11:45 a.m. - Haute Trash - Recyclables fashion show at River Stage.
1 p.m. - American River restoration update - Informational presentation with PARC president Tim Woodall and Jay Galloway, superintendent of Auburn State Recreation Area at River Stage.
1 p.m. - Wild Things - Live animal presentation at Shady Grove area.
1:15 p.m. - Mini Auction - Bid on inflatable kayak at River Stage.
1:30 p.m. - Saul Rayo and Cocina Del Mundo Band - World beat music at River Stage.
2 p.m. - Foothills Sierra Story Tellers - At Shady Grove area.
