Family NATURE-ing

New this year, Family NATURE-ing invites children of all ages and their families to wander among the hands-on demonstrations of outdoor skills for all genders, ask questions, and learn how to be explorers and friends of the good earth around us.

Nature breeds curiosity and reminds us that we are part of something bigger.

Family NATURE-ing Activities at the 2023 Festival

Starting at Noon until 2pm (or supplies last) Elaine Behr and Girl Scouts Troop 20279 will be creating take-home pinecone nature owls! Be sure to check it out!

What to do in the Family Naturing Area!

  • Inspiring Connections Outdoors: Animal skulls and insect identification
    A program of the Sierra Club/Harvey Broome Group, Knoxville
    Mac Post, Leader

  • Girl Scouts of Boy Scouts Troop 435: Rock painting; leaf imprints, etc.
    Campbell County
    Liz White, Leader

  • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library: Preschool books on nature and animals
    Get your photo made with Dolly
    Nelsie Wooden, Chair

  • Girl Scouts of America Troop 20279 : Create a take-home owl using nature's items
    Jene Hopkins, leader and Elaine Behr

  • Boy Scouts Troop 435 of LaFollette: A variety of hands-on outdoor skills
    Chris Thacker, leader

  • 4-H Club, UT Agricultural Extension: Life outdoors
    John Taylor, leader

  • Balloon animals and face painting