Children learn about the value of water at DC Water’s Children’s Festival

June 09, 2015

DC Water and LaSalle-Backus Education Campus team up to bring interactive games, art and activities to a class of fourth graders. Designed to raise awareness among the next generation of environmental stewards, this festival rotates to a different school each year.

Visuals include children interacting with Wendy the Water Drop, playing educational games, creating artwork and learning more about how their daily activities affect the environment.

Who: DC Water and LaSalle-Backus Education Campus

When: Friday, June 12, 2015; 9:00 a.m.

Where: LaSalle-Backus Education Campus, 501 Riggs Road, NE, Washington, DC

Media please RSVP to Pamela.Mooring@dcwater.com

Street parking only is available for this event.

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