AKRON — The City of Akron will host the 11th annual Blue Heron Homecoming Festival Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Water Reclamation Facility, 2460 Akron-Peninsula Road. This free, family-friendly event will be a day of education and fun for residents of all ages. The zero-waste event will take place rain or shine.
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 nonprofits and environmental groups. This year’s theme is “Wings of Renewal.”
Highlights of the event include:…