Visitors explore nature at Nature Fest

Plans are in full swing for April 30 as Bridgeland hosts its ninth annual Nature Fest, an event that showcases a lively menagerie of creatures, characters and cuisines.

Nature Fest will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the community’s Oak Meadow Park at 17730 House Hahl Road.

Entry to Nature Fest and most activities are free, but a few will require tickets to participate.

All proceeds raised will be donated to Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County, a nonprofit organization that builds affordable housing for families in need within northwest Harris County.

Renowned animal expert Grant Kemmerer and the Wild World of Animals will have three stage performances, showcasing a variety of exotic and endangered animals.

Kemmerer will offer two meet-and-greet sessions.

Kemmerer and his team specialize in educational and entertaining wildlife shows for a variety of events, and they have appeared on a number of TV shows.

At Nature Fest, animal acts will take the stage throughout the day and offer a chance to get up close and personal with some amazing creatures.

The kids zone will have inflatables, a rock wall, train rides and outdoor laser tag, as well as pony rides and a petting zoo.

Children will have an opportunity to get creative in the arts-andcrafts area.

In addition, there will be a variety of gourmet food trucks.

Guests can take a spin in a whimsical butterfly with the Austin Bike Zoo. Austin Bike Zoo is an assembly that combines puppetry and mechanics to create pedal-powered animal art.

The cycling clan will showcase two of its butterfly bikes, one of which is 15 feet tall.

Visitors also can enjoy the lakes in a paddle boat, canoe or kayak and participate in a fly-fishing demonstration.

For information, visit www.bridgeland.com.