Events

Volunteer Night, March 5, 2024, 6-8 p.m.

Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center

We will share multiple opportunities for anyone interested to find their path to join our team. Sign-up sheets and information sessions will be shared for multiple upcoming activities. We can use assistance with preparations for various events. This may include managing information tables, sharing planned stories at evening events, assisting with the Hurricane Creek Clean-up, and more. Opportunities to help are nearly limitless- join us for some pizza, and find out what strikes your interest! No commitment required to attend (registration required)

Lantern Construction Workshops, April 5-6, 2024

April 5 (Fri) @5-7pm, First Friday: Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center
April 5 (Fri) @5-9pm, Druid City Arts Festival, Federal Plaza
April 6 (Sat) @10am-5pm, Druid City Arts Festival, Federal Plaza

Join Flow Tuscaloosa staff to learn about the ecology and history of our local waterways. Share your stories and construct a lantern to take home; return for later Flow Tuscaloosa events to show off your design and meet others who care about our rivers, creeks, and streams!

Flow Tuscaloosa: Friends of Hurricane Creek Cleanup Day, April 20

Further details will be added shortly.

It’s sad how much trash ends up in our waterways, but it’s a truly joyful experience to join the Friends of Hurricane Creek for a day to help get it cleaned up! This annual event is one of the traditions that has brought different people together for many years, based on their love for the creek. There are often options to travel the creek areas by boat or on foot; details will follow as the date approaches, but this event is a classic part of what Flow Tuscaloosa is all about.

Flow Tuscaloosa: Riverwalk Walking Lantern Parade, April 20, 5-9 p.m.

Tuscaloosa Riverwalk, Parker-Hahn Park

Our final Flow Tuscaloosa event will be a walking lantern parade starting at Parker-Hahn Park on the Riverwalk. Gather as early as 5pm to prepare your lantern and learn about our local waterways. As sunset approaches (~7:25pm), explore lighting effects and artwork along the Riverwalk trails. We will begin a walking lantern parade procession just before sunset, and conclude with final remarks at Parker-Haun Park. Information tables from sponsors and partners will be present for public exploration. Bring your lantern from workshops, or build your own design! Some USB-powered lights will be available (no flame/candle lanterns permitted).

RESCHEDULED Flow Tuscaloosa: Hurricane Creek Park, May 10, 2024, 5-9 p.m.

Hurricane Creek Park (P.A.R.A.), Hwy 216

CANCELLED on 4/19 – Rain will make this site muddy, slippery, and dangerous. We unfortunately have to cancel this event, with rescheduling targeted for Friday May 10th (5-9pm). Watch our website for additional details! We hope you’ll plan to join us then to hang your lantern, meet Hurricane Creek Creekkeeper John Wathen, and learn more about the history and ecology of the creek.