Rally for the River - Celebrate the Jones Falls
Sunday, September 21st from 8am-2pm - a benefit for the JFWA
Rally for the River takes place on the closed northbound lanes of I-83 (JFX), from President Street to Northern Parkway. Our 9th Rally for the River" (formerly known as the Jones Falls Valley Celebration) is a day-long family event celebrating the rich history and natural beauty of the Jones Falls river and stream valley - and the connections between Baltimore and the Chesapeake Bay. Experience the Jones Falls Expressway - minus 40,000 cars! Walk or run...pedal a bike...push a stroller. Join thousands of fun-lovers for the metro region's largest gathering of conservation-minded individuals.
Free parking and main entrance ramp will be at the Poly/Western parking lot at Cold Spring Lane and Falls Road. Reduce your carbon footprint - carpool, take public transit, or ride your bike to the event. Exit ramps south of Cold Spring Lane will also be open for paid entry, foot and bicycle traffic. No parking will be available at these locations.
NEW ACTIVITIES
• Skateboarding competition
• Organized bike activity
• Native plant nurseries, earth-friendly vendors
• Children's activities
RETURNING FAVORITES
• World famous frog race with cash prizes!
• Boating - bring your own kayak or canoe, or partner with us on a boat and a buddy
Proceeds benefit JFWA’s work to restore and to protect our streams, neighborhood parks, and the Chesapeake Bay.
Tickets are $5 per adult. Free admission for participants 18 years of age and under. Purchase tickets online in advance at <a href="http://www.jonesfalls.org">www.jonesfalls.org</a>;, or at the event. Register early for automatic frog race entry and speedy event registration. Top prizes for the race include cash and/or gift cards donated by local businesses.
JFWA is pleased to welcome Toyota as our presenting sponsor for 2008. We are grateful to our other sponsors— including Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse (SBER), Rummel, Klepper & Kahl (RK&K), Riggs, Counselman, Michaells & Downes, Inc. (RCM&D), and P. Flanigan and Sons. Additional major sponsors are being sought for this year’s event!
Volunteers needed! Students - receive community service hours!
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