Nature Fest hosted by Prairie Oaks Master Naturalists awaits all nature lovers this Saturday.
The free event will be hosted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bosque River Nature Center, located at 735 E. Long Street in Stephenville.
Follow the signs for free parking on arrival.
What all will be taking place at Nature Fest? There will be a wide range of educational booths, fun, prizes and much more.
Kids will take home a free rod and reel while supplies last! Pick up your rod and reel and stop by for free bottles of water. There were 325 attendees, more than 65 volunteers, and more than 25 booths last year, and organizers said this year is set to be an even bigger event!
The following booths and items will be part of the event: Reptiles with a Ranger: Get up close with Texas reptiles with rangers from Lake Brownwood State Park Erath County Master Gardeners: Native plants, pollinator gardening, and a kids activity Bats in Your Backyard: You might be surprised who your neighbors are after dark Scope it Out: See the natural world up close through microscopes Texas Bluebirds: Learn about one of Texas’s most beloved backyard birds Honey Bees: The buzz on native pollinators and why they matter Texas Botanical Garden and Native American Interpretive Center: The role of bison to early peoples and the formation of the prairie ecosystem Meridian State Park: Critter Connections, track matching, and coloring pages Nature: Good for Your Health! Ranger College shares the science behind getting outside Nature Walks: Explore the native prairie and pollinator garden right here at the nature center Soil Painting & Soil Health: Create your own nature art using real soil pigments Prairie Roots: Learn about the native plants that call our Cross Timbers home Wild about Conservation! Fossil Rim Wildlife Center brings interactive activities focused on Texas native species conservation Skins and Skulls: Touch real animal skins and skulls and discover the wild neighbors living right here in our region Interested in Texas Master Naturalist training? Stop by and learn how to join our chapter!
Tarleton Radio KXTR 100.7 The Planet: Stephenville’s student-led radio station providing music and giveaways Beyond the Road: TxDOT’s environmental outreach campaign connecting communities to the natural and historical resources around them Wildlife Management Tools: Learn about the tools and techniques Texas Parks and Wildlife uses to manage and protect wildlife across the state Mammal Skulls: Can you guess the animal? Get up close with real mammal skulls.