Haw River Learning Celebration
A project of the Haw River Assembly
P.O. Box 187 Bynum, NC 27228
(919)542-5790
www.hawriver.org
Dear Parent or Guardian:
On __________________ your child will participate in an environmental education program
called the Haw River Learning Celebration. Founded in 1990, this award-winning program is
sponsored by the Haw River Assembly, a citizens’ group that has been working to protect the
Haw River and Jordan Lake since 1982. Each year approximately 1,200 students from six
different counties in the Haw River watershed visit our program sites on the banks of the river.
At the Learning Celebration, students learn about the people, animals and plants living along
the Haw River. They also learn how to determine water quality, play games that teach about
the outdoors, sing songs, hear stories and watch a puppet show.
On the day of the program, your child should come to school dressed for an active outdoor
experience.
“Play clothes” that can handle mud and dirt are ideal, and sturdy walking shoes or
sneakers are essential. It is recommended that your child brings two pair of shoes, one
that they can get wet and a dry pair they can change during lunch. Long pants are also
recommended as some of our activities require sitting on the ground. Dressing in layers helps
participants stay comfortable throughout the day. On a clear day, students will be in and out of
open sunshine throughout the program, so sun block is encouraged. Children should be
prepared with rain coats in case of light or intermittent rain. If it does rain heavily, we will
hold the program at an indoor location. You may want to provide some insect repellent for
your child to take along, which is a good precaution against ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers, and nosee-ums that live in the woods.
Also, it is encouraged to provide a few extra snacks and a refillable water bottle for
your child.
Please also make sure that you advise your child’s teacher if she/he has any medical or
allergy information that we should be made aware of. Safety is our number one priority.
We look forward to seeing your child at the river!
Sincerely,
Tracy DeVoe
Watershed Education Coordinator
WatershedEducationCoordinator@gmail.com