Here are a few glimpses of WaterFest 2018, captured by Anita Jader. Held June 2nd at Lake Phalen, this year’s WaterFest was particularly wet, but that didn’t stop folks from having a great time both inside the pavilion and out by the lake.
Special thanks goes out all of our volunteers, sponsors, and to event coordinator Debbie Meister! This was Debbie’s final year heading up WaterFest, and we’re so grateful for her leadership and enthusiasm over the past 19 years. We’re pleased to welcome Maddy Bohn as our new coordinator for WaterFest 2019 and beyond.
Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District​ Administrator Tina Carstens (left) thanked event coordinator Debbie Meister for 19 years at WaterFest.
Making flower cards was a big hit for little hands inside the pavilion!
The University of Minnesota’s Backyard Phenology Climate Chaser mobile lab was on-site to gather first-hand stories about our changing climate.
Fun times were had all day at the Center For Hmong Arts & Talent amphitheater stage.
Visitors got an up-close look at macroinvertebrates that live in our lakes and streams.
The Minnesota Herpetological Society was on-hand with live snakes.
The Minnesota Hobby Beekeepers Association quite an impression, thanks to the Queen Bee!
Kids went pond dipping for water critters with Harriet Alexander Nature Center.
Urban Roots and Ramsey County held the recycle fishing game inside the pavilion, another kid favorite.
City of Saint Paul Chief Resilience Officer Russ Stark addressed the crowd during a rainy start to WaterFest 2018.
Mississippi Watershed Management Organization helped visitors pledge to reduce their water footprint by conserving water.
Wilderness Inquiry had a steady stream of paddlers on the Lake Phalen channel throughout the day.
