{"id":431421,"date":"2026-09-10T06:14:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T06:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/431421\/"},"modified":"2026-09-10T06:14:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T06:14:17","slug":"festival-to-promote-water-conservation-awareness-at-arlington-nature-center-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/431421\/","title":{"rendered":"Festival to promote water conservation awareness at Arlington nature center | News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Benches sit outside Aug. 21 in front of the River Legacy Nature Center. The park will host the W.A.T.E.R Festival on Sept. 12.<\/p>\n

Photo by Daney Buil<\/a><\/p>\n

This Saturday, residents and visitors can participate in the W.A.T.E.R. (Water Awareness Through Education and Recreation) Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the River Legacy Nature Center. <\/p>\n

The free, family-friendly event will bring educational activities, crafts and demonstrations. <\/p>\n

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration\u2019s drought monitor, 49.51% of the United States is experiencing drought this week. The W.A.T.E.R. Festival aims to show the importance of water conservation, according to the River Legacy Foundation website. <\/p>\n

Participants can also enjoy a $25 DIY rainwater harvesting class co-sponsored by Arlington Water Utilities and Tarrant Regional Water District at 1 p.m. at the center. <\/p>\n

The class will cover how much water one\u2019s roof sheds in a year, where to put rain barrels to capture the most water, as well as a tutorial on how to install them, and how to set up and use a new water source, according to a city release.<\/p>\n

The class is available for Tarrant County residents only, and attendees can expect to leave the workshop with a new rain barrel. <\/p>\n

Event registration is available online.<\/p>\n

@_.lexlie_<\/p>\n

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