Be a Ranger Rick's River Kid by helping to clean up the Aquarium's "Big backyard" and keep the Tennessee River trash-free for many animals that call it home. Play fun, earth-friendly games and meet a live critter and huggable Aquarium mascot who will than you with a special surprise for helping their good friends downriver all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and "walk the talk" with Ranger RIck during the annual River Rescue!

This clean-up is safe for budding stewards of the earth. Wear old clothes and shoes and bring gloves and a drink. Meet under the white tent outside the Members' Entrance. For families with elementary age children (must be accompanied by an adult.)

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RiverRocks is a fun-filled, family-friendly, environmentally-conscious event that celebrates the Tennessee Valley’s incomparable natural resources, the health benefits of an active, outdoor lifestyle and Chattanooga’s commitment to environmental stewardship and land conservation.

Events and activities include rock climbing, trail running, kayaking, rowing, cycling, off-road biking, hiking and hang gliding for both expert and novice competitors as well as casual participants of all ages. The 10-day event will also feature entertainment such as live music, hot air balloons, river cruises and more. RiverRocks celebrates the majesty of the area’s mountains, rivers and forests by holding many of the festival’s events in some of the Tennessee Valley’s unsurpassed parks and conservancies. These natural resources inspire the kind of outdoor activities that promote healthy lifestyles.