Kelli Welli Brings 17 Inspiring River Songs to Families on HFVS

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HFVS River Episode with Guest DJ Kelli Welli and Kids

Flow with Music That Celebrates Wild Rivers

The Hilltown Family Variety Show presents a river-themed episode hosted by Kelli Welli and her 12-year-old twins, Ryan and Kira Segelken. This engaging program focuses on rivers as vital natural resources that support life across the planet. Through songs and conversation, the hosts explore where rivers come from and why freshwater matters. As a result, curious kids can sing and wonder together to gain a stronger understanding of how rivers shape ecosystems and communities.

Songs That Teach Water Awareness

This episode features a thoughtful mix of river and water-themed songs from family music favorites. Tracks by the Okee Dokee Brothers, Alphabet Rockers, Laurie Berkner, and Flor Bromley highlight wildlife, movement, and water cycles. Meanwhile, Kelli Welli shares several of her own songs that connect music with environmental learning. Together, these selections encourage listening skills, scientific curiosity, and appreciation for nature.

Connecting Families to River Life

The show also celebrates simple ways families have fun at rivers together. Songs mention canoeing, swimming, rafting, and relaxing by the water. These songs invite families to think about playing outside and taking care of nature. This episode helps families learn and encourages them to care for rivers and spend time outdoors together.

Listen

Playlist

  • Kelli Welli – “Water Baby” [Baby Ninja]
  • Kelli Welli – “River Run: Grand Canyon” [unreleased]
  • Okee Dokee Brothers – “Can You Canoe?” [Can You Canoe? And Other Adventure Songs]
  • Johnny Only – “Row Your Boat Looby High Mix” [Kids Music You Can Dance To!]
  • Benny Time, Itty Bitty Beats – “The River, The Mountain” [Benny and Friends]
  • Forest Brown – “Watershed Song” [Songs from a Naturalist’s Notebook: Children’s Nature Songs]
  • Lori Henriques & The Sunshine Collective – “Everlovin Water” [What Do You Wish?]
  • Tiptoe Giants, Josh Pyke – “Little River Runs” [Single]
  • Flor Bromley – “Drop of Water” [Pachamama]
  • Elena Moon Park – “Pong Dang Pong Dang” [Unhurried Journey]
  • Alphabet Rockers – “H2Flow (Water Song)” [Single]
  • Laurie Berkner – “Hello River” [Single]
  • Kelli Welli – “Five Little Ducks” [Robots Don’t Tell Jokes]
  • Trevor Goober – “FROGS!” [Single]
  • Linda Yapp – “Manatee Tea Party” [A New Day]
  • Jessa Campbell & The Saplings – “Can You Feel It?” [Can You Feel It?]

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