More than 4,000 elementary students from 40 local schools took part in the 18th annual Halton Children’s Water Festival at Kelso Conservation Area last month.
From September 23rd to September 26th, the students explored the vital role of water in local ecosystems and communities. Co-hosted by Conservation Halton and Halton Region, the event offered over 60 hands-on learning stations and, for the first time, introduced new programming on climate change adaptation.
Over 700 volunteers and 13 community organizations helped bring the curriculum-linked activities to life, covering topics from water conservation to aquatic ecosystems. Students explored new climate-focused stations like #LessSalty, which traces road salt’s environmental impact, Beat the Flood, focused on flood preparedness, and It’s Good to Be Different, highlighting the importance of biodiversity.
“It’s great to see kids have their ‘a-ha’ moment and link the festival activities to their daily life,” says Amy Kolisnyk, Water and Wastewater Program Ambassador for Halton Region. “This is all made possible through community unity.”
Since its launch in 2006, the festival has engaged nearly 60,000 students across Halton, helping to build environmental awareness and stewardship. This year’s record participation highlights the ongoing importance of community-based learning in preparing youth to respond to environmental challenges.
For more information on the Halton Children’s Water Festival, click here.
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