APW is so excited to be getting back into the field, with many of its 2023 Water Festivals taking place in February and March. This means there are many opportunities for the public to get involved and contribute to their communities at these fun-filled educational field days. Arizona Water Festivals help 4th graders across the state gain a deeper understanding of water in the Earth System and Arizona's water resources.
January 13, 2023
Calling All APW Water Festival Volunteers!
APW is so excited to be getting back into the field, with many of its 2023 Water Festivals taking place in February and March. This means there are many opportunities for the public to get involved and contribute to their communities at these fun-filled educational field days. Arizona Water Festivals help 4th graders across the state gain a deeper understanding of water in the Earth System and Arizona's water resources. Volunteers will be trained in how the Water Festival works so they can feel confident in guiding hands-on learning activities and teaching the students all about water. Then, at each Water Festival, volunteers will teach (or assist with) the lesson for which they were trained. APW will provide lunch and snacks throughout the day. This is a great opportunity to gain teaching experience, learn more about water, and serve your community. Community volunteers play a vital role in making the Water Festival Program a success and the APW team truly appreciates your commitment, which drives positive impacts for water conservation in Arizona.
Please see the dates below and sign up here!
- Creighton Water Festival – February 2, 2023 (Volunteer training January 26, 2023)
- Osborn Water Festival – February 7, 2023 (Volunteer training January 26, 2023)
- Peoria Water Festival – February 9, 2023 (Volunteer training January 24, 2023)
- Lake Havasu Water Festival – February 14, 2023 (Volunteer training Feb. 14, 2023)
- Buckeye Water Festival – February 16, 2023 (Volunteer training February 8, 2023)
- Maricopa Water Festival – February 21, 2023 (Volunteer training February 15, 2023)
- Littleton Water Festival – February 28, 2023 (Volunteer training February 23, 2023)
- Apache Junction Water Festival – March 2, 2023 (Volunteer training February 23, 2023)
- Sahuarita Water Festival – March 3, 2023 (Volunteer training TBD)
- Gilbert Water Festival – March 8 & 9, 2023 (Volunteer training February 22, 2023)
- Tucson Water Festival – March 14, 2023 (Volunteer training TBD)
- Casa Grande Water Festival – March 28, 2023 (Volunteer training March 21, 2023)
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