NatureFest 2026
Volunteers Needed Public Welcome Family-Friendly Youth Engagement Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Hands-On/How-To Workshop Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
NatureFest is back at the College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus. We had 800+ attendees last year and are excited to welcome even more this year. As always, it's free for the whole family
A peek into what's waiting this year:
-Live shows by the Chesapeake Bay Mermaid
-Live animal shows (raptors and more!)
-The Extraordinary Caterpillar movie in Room CE 101. Show times:
10:15 am
11:30 am
12:45 pm
2:00 pm
-Arts & crafts led by NCAC art teachers
-Astronomy, marine science, native plants & wildlife exhibits
-TWO live bands performing all day
-Nature scavenger hunt
-30+ local nonprofits, educators, and conservation organizations
Whether you're 2 or 92, there is something for everyone at NatureFest. Come get your hands dirty, meet your community, and fall in love with the natural world around us