BRISTOL, PA — The Delaware Riverkeeper Network will present the Virtual Canoe Race, an online adventure that offers information and activities on geography, history, culture and environmental science in a trivia contest format, starting at 9 a.m. on October 5. During the race, participants learn about the Delaware River watershed and test their knowledge as they compete with other youth from across the watershed. First-, second- and third-place prizes will be awarded in two categories: individual and classroom/youth group.

Every week during the month of October, 10 questions about the Delaware River watershed will be posted on the Virtual Canoe Race website, www.delawareriver canoeing.org. With every correct answer, participants will see their canoes travel down the virtual Delaware River. In addition, participants can gain bonus miles each week by completing activities suggested by Delaware Riverkeeper Network or designed by participants. Examples of activities include visiting a local stream, planting trees, or sharing watershed information in your community.

Don’t worry if you enter late. The Virtual Canoe Race runs for four weeks. If you paddle hard, you always have a chance to catch up.

Proceeds from the Virtual Canoe Race benefit the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, the only grassroots advocacy organization that operates watershed-wide and a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit environmental organization.

Email canoerace@delawareriverkeeper.org.