Since the summer of 2021 when we had our first Meet the River event, the Cataraqui River continues to be a site of life and action. Turtles are flourishing, mute swans and herons are abundant (not to mention Canada geese!), and the water -- while murky – is alive with fish. Citizens are engaging vociferously in discussion about plans to dredge the river and to clear cut 1500 trees in the tannery lands. People watch the sun rise over the east shore, cruise by on bikes, and linger at picnic tables to visit. 

Join us for a family event at the sign of the fish at the south end of Douglas Fluhrer Park to spend time together, to learn about these waters and all that they are sustaining and the challenges they face, and to do some fishy art!

Short presentations:

• Swimming Upstream Augmented Reality Art project

• Kingston Indigenous Languages Nest

• River First YGK

• Swim Drink Fish 

Craft opportunities for kids and adults:

Origami fish

Fish masks designed by Clelia Scala

The event is free and open to all ages; no registration required. 

Please bring a folding chair or a blanket.

Rain date: September 10, 2022.

Map of location of Swimming Upstream AR installation and site of Meet the River II event

Find out more about Swimming Upstream AR and the fish at the Cataraqui River here.