World Water Day Celebration

Aerial view of a river curving through lush green mountains with text overlay that reads World Water Day.

Monday, March 23, 2026
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Rankin Family Pavilion Atrium, Brock University
1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way

Open to the public.

The Environmental Sustainability Research Centre is thrilled to extend an invitation to you for our upcoming World Water Day Celebration, where we aim to raise awareness about water-focused research, learning opportunities and community action.

Opening program from 11 to 11:10 a.m.

Brock students Damian Haitas and Isaiah Boekestyn discuss a standing poster display.

Research and Art Showcase

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Alumnus Matthew Summerville prepares to view slides through a microscope at the Niagara College booth.

Interactive Stations and Community Organization Booths

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Event highlights

Our exhibition aims to showcase learning and research on water at Brock, featuring engaging displays, interactive demonstrations, and thought-provoking art.

Pilar Dietrich, Hannah Marlen Lübker and Emily Mills discuss Brock’s Water Resilience Lab at the first annual World Water Day Celebration.

Research Showcase

Gain insights from experts in the field as they share their knowledge and experiences related to water.

Student engages with water exhibit at World Water Day Celebration in Rankin Family Pavilion.

Educational Exhibits

Explore informative displays that showcase the significance of water.

The Niagara Catholic District School Board booth features colourful student artwork on a black backdrop.

Artistic Displays

Immerse yourself in the power of art with installations and exhibits that creatively communicate the importance of water.

Rachel Beni, Outreach Program Representative, Water-Wastewater with Niagara Region, offered visitors a taste test to compare bottled water with tap water at the Niagara Region’s booth.

Interactive Stations

Participate in hands-on workshops designed to empower you with practical tips on water conservation and sustainable practices.

Corey Burant (left), Manager, Lands and Stewardship, and Victoria Kaleniuk, Environmental Planning Technician, represented Niagara Parks.

Community Organization Booths

Learn about the work community organizations are undertaking to protect and conserve water resources in Niagara and beyond.

We believe that by coming together as a community, we can make a meaningful impact on the future of our planet’s water resources. Your presence at our World Water Day Celebration will help foster a shared commitment to a sustainable and water-secure world.

We look forward to celebrating World Water Day with you on March 23!

Community Partners and Exhibitors

The Environmental Sustainability Research Centre would like to extend a big thanks to all our exhibitors and community partners!

Niagara Region logo
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority logo
Niagara Parks Commission logo
Niagara Geopark logo
Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Network logo
IWA Young Water Professionals logo
City of St. Catharines logo
Niagara Catholic District School Board logo
Niagara College logo

More information

We are looking for submissions from faculty, staff and students in the Brock community to showcase the following:

  1. Community Organization Highlights: Tables/stations designed to showcase the work community organizations are undertaking to protect and conserve water in Niagara and beyond.
  2. Research Highlights: Experts in the field sharing their knowledge and experiences related to water (i.e., research posters).
  3. Educational Exhibits: Informative displays that showcase the significance of water.
  4. Course Highlights: Small posters to showcase courses that focus on water at Brock.
  5. Artistic Displays: Installations and exhibits that creatively communicate the importance of water at Brock and in our elementary and high schools.
  6. Interactive Stations: Tables/stations designed to engage attendees with water research, technology, practical tips on water conservation, etc.

We believe that by coming together as a community, we can inspire positive change and contribute to safeguarding our precious water resources.

Let’s create ripples of change together!

Interested in showcasing your research and/or art at our World Water Day event?

Applications can be made by emailing Julia Baird at [email protected] on or before Wednesday, March 11. We look forward to your participation in this celebration of World Water Day.

We have a small fund to cover the costs of printing posters for student work (2’x3′ in size).

If you are interested in participating, please reach out to Julia Baird at [email protected] on or before Wednesday, March 11.

Questions?

Please connect with the organizers in the Environmental Sustainability Research Centre: [email protected]