Nature Festival
Oxbow Meadows Presents
Nature Fest
April 11, 2026
10:00am-1:00pm
Nature Fest is back for a fun, fast-paced day of nature exploration at Oxbow Meadows. Join us from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for hands-on activities for all ages, including meeting local environmental organizations, making crafts, learning about honey bees, exploring native plants, trying your hand at paper-making, tackling hands-on environmental engineering challenges, and playing outdoor games.
Then stick around from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for a live reptile show with Jason Clark or Southeastern Reptile Rescue, featuring up-close animal encounters and fascinating reptile facts.
Come celebrate the natural world with us in a shorter, family-friendly format that still packs in plenty of discovery.
Cost:
- $8 adults and children
- 2 and under free
Food will not be available for purchase, but you are welcome to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy it at our picnic tables.
Reptile Show with Jason Clark of Southeastern Reptile Rescue
Included in Nature Festival Admission
Join us at for a show like no other! Encounter reptiles of all kinds as we learn all about the scaly creatures of our world.
Saturday April 11, 2026
12:00-1:00pm
Early Bird Hike with Bob Chitwood of the Columbus Audubon Society
Reservation Required! Reserve your FREE spot today.
Rise and shine for a guided birdwatching walk! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced birder, join us to spot local and migrating birds before the festival begins. Space is limited—reserve your spot early! Binoculars will be available to borrow for the hike.
Saturday April 11, 2026
8:00-9:30am
Length: Up to 1.5 hours
Distance: 1-2 miles
