RiversEdge West invites the community to take part in its annual Rubber Ducky Scramble on May 16 at 3 p.m. during the Grand Valley River Fest at Butterfly Pond in Las Colonias Park, 1695 Las Colonias Landing. The event raises funds to support RiversEdge West’s education and river stewardship programs, which focus on restoring and protecting rivers across the Southwest.

Participants can purchase a numbered rubber ducky – $20 for one duck; $100 for six ducks; $200 for 12 ducks – either in advance or at the event, for a chance to win a Gnarwhal whitewater packraft from Alpacka, valued at $1,550. Additional prizes will be awarded for second- and third-place finishes.

Only 350 ducks are available and can be purchased online at riversedgewest.org/get-involved/events (go to May 16, 2026, event listing). The rubber ducks will be released into Butterfly Pond, where blindfolded RiversEdge West staff will scoop up the winning entries. Participants do not need to be present to win; winners will be contacted after the event.

“With rivers running low this year, supporting restoration matters more than ever,” said Cara Kukuraitis, director of development at RiversEdge West. “This event is a fun and accessible way for our community to come together and invest in the long-term health of the rivers we all depend on.”