{"id":407317,"date":"2026-09-22T16:14:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T16:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/407317\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T16:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T16:14:09","slug":"wekiva-island-will-host-world-rivers-day-celebrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/407317\/","title":{"rendered":"Wekiva Island will host World Rivers Day celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"

LONGWOOD, Fla. \u2014 Wekiva Island will celebrate World Rivers Day on Sunday, Sept. 27<\/a>, with a full day of activities focused on enjoying and protecting the Wekiva River.<\/p>\n

The event will include a river and road cleanup, guided river tours, children\u2019s activities, live music, conservation talks and the unveiling of a new Wild & Scenic River mural.<\/p>\n

Cleanup, tours and family activities<\/p>\n

The day begins with a river and road cleanup with Keep Seminole Beautiful from 8 to 11 a.m.<\/p>\n

Canoes will be free for people taking part in the cleanup.<\/p>\n

Wekiva Wild will offer river tours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., giving visitors a chance to explore the river\u2019s ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Children\u2019s activities with Idea Bar will run from noon to 4 p.m., with hands-on activities focused on nature and conservation.<\/p>\n

Live music from Lucy Spotts is scheduled from 2 to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

River talks and mural unveiling<\/p>\n

From 5 to 6 p.m., representatives from the Wekiva Wild & Scenic River System Advisory Committee, Florida Springs Council and Friends of the Wekiva River will join Seminole County Commissioner Lee Constantine for a series of River Talks.<\/p>\n

The discussions will focus on efforts to preserve and protect the Wekiva River.<\/p>\n

At 6 p.m., Wekiva Island will unveil the first phase of its Wild & Scenic River Mural Project, which is designed to highlight the river, wildlife, history and surrounding landscape.<\/p>\n

Food, art and hands-on history<\/p>\n

Gallery CERO will also be open with its American Tapestry exhibition, while representatives from the Wekiva Wilderness Trust will offer hands-on history activities.<\/p>\n

Without a Paddle Caf\u00e9 will serve its All-American Hot Dog Menu and will also add catfish baskets with hush puppies, fries and coleslaw for the event.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Wild & Scenic Wekiva River is truly special,\u201d Wekiva Island manager Carrie Vanderhoef said in a statement. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to celebrate our roots at Wekiva Island with a day of fun and raise awareness about protecting the river.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wekiva Island is located at 1014 Miami Springs Drive in Longwood.<\/p>\n

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