The Pringle Nature Center will be hosting its annual Fall Fun Fest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15. Pringle Nature Center is located at 9800 160th Avenue, Bristol.
The Fall Fun Fest is one of two events to help raise money for the environmental education program at the center. Proceeds from this event help Pringle to purchase equipment and supplies that help the students who come out to Pringle for school field trips, receive an outstanding visit through the hands-on learning activities.
Guests will enjoy hayrides, kid’s nature crafts such as mini terrariums and old-fashioned toys, the tagging and releasing of the Monarch butterflies that were raised over the summer, food, green vendors, as well as naturalist-led activities.
There will be something for the entire family. After the fest, the Celtic band, The Garlic Mustard Pickers, will perform at 3 p.m. at the pavilion in the park. Tickets for the concert are on sale at the nature center for $5.
“It’s great to see all the families that come out here for this event. Part of our mission is ‘Putting People in Touch with Nature’ and this event allows us to do that, while encouraging and showing people about some of our other programs we do here year round,” said Valerie Mann, Pringle Nature Center naturalist.
There is no admission cost, but prices vary with each activity. Tickets will be available to purchase at the event. By becoming a Friend of Pringle at the event, you will receive five free tickets to use for the activities. For a schedule of events, visit Pringle Nature Center’s Web site at www.pringlenc.org and click on the “Fall Fun Fest and 5K” link for more details.
Due to construction of a new roundabout on Hwy C and MB, it is advised that people take an alternate route to the park. Coming from the east, take Hwy C west and turn left on “U,” go to “Q” and turn right, and go west to MB, turn right onto MB. Coming from the west, take Hwy 45 to “Q,” head east on “Q” to MB and go north on MB.