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The Blue Heron Homecoming is an annual environmental festival that provides community members with a chance to learn about the Akron Waterways Renewed! (AWR!) program. The festival features representatives from the City of Akron, firms involved with the AWR! program, and community partners, including local non-profits and environmental groups.
Highlights of the event include the following:
- Flight of the Heron 5k & Fun Run
- Photo Contest
- free tree giveaway;
- Rain Barrel raffle;
- free lunch and giveaways;
- two dozen exhibits with fun activities; and
- live music for kids and adult
This event is family friendly, open to the public, and will take place rain or shine!
Parking is available at the Botzum Trailhead and at Cuyahoga Valley Adventures, with shuttles running every 15 minutes.