Join us at Lake Johnson Park to Celebrate World Water Day 2025!
Raleigh Parks is partnering with NC State University to bring you Trailside Science: Celebrating World Water Day. Together, we will explore water quality, algae blooms and ecosystem health.
What is World Water Day?
World Water Day is an annual United Nations Observance, focusing on the importance of freshwater and inspiring action to tackle the global water challenges.
About the Event
Jump into an exciting water-filled adventure! Discover how water quality, algae, and algae blooms affect pets, wildlife, and humans! Learn through fun, hands-on citizen science activities with experts and partner organizations. This trailside event is perfect for curious minds of all ages who want to learn how water connects and sustains life! No advanced registration is required.
Event Details
Location: Lake Johnson Park Waterfront Program Center
Date: Friday, March 21
Time: 3 - 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Parking Information
Participants are encouraged to park at one of our satellite parking locations and walk to the Waterfront Program Center.
- Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center - 5611 Jaguar Park Drive
- South Parking Lot - 5041 Avent Ferry Road
- Lake Dam Rd. Parking Lot - 1320 Lake Dam Road
For more information: View the Lake Johnson Park Map
Thank You to Our Partners
Raleigh Parks would like to thank our partners for their expertise and for making this event possible!
- City of Raleigh Stormwater Division
- City of Raleigh Volunteer Services
- City of Raleigh Marketing
- Friends of Lake Johnson Association
- NC State University- NC Center for Coastal Algae, People and Environment (NC C-CAPE)
- U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary