Families gathered at Jeffers’ Bend Environmental and Botanical Gardens Saturday for Nature Fest 2025. The event featured 40 interactive stations focused on enjoying the outdoors.
Organizers say the festival has become a tradition that brings people closer to nature. Steering Committee member David Chiles explains.
click to download audioOne of the people who helped establish Jeffers Bend is Charles Turner, who says the event offers something for everyone.
click to download audioVolunteers also helped keep activities running. Mitchell Fort says canoe rides were on the schedule, though dry weather created some challenges.
click to download audioAlongside the outdoor activities, there was plenty of food. Volunteer Diane Turner says the concessions help support the gardens.
click to download audioKids also found plenty to enjoy. Young visitor Lincoln Boehm was excited about what he saw.
click to download audioAnother young participant, Evelynn Wickham, shared her favorite part of the day.
click to download audioOrganizers say Nature Fest typically draws between 500 and 1,000 people each year. And with canoeing, reptile exhibits, and hands-on activities, it continues to connect families with the outdoors.
