Circle July 26 on your calendar, folks, because the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge is throwing a shindig that's all about the great outdoors. Nature Fest: Olas de Vida is rolling into its third year and the invites are out for a day packed with the best nature has to offer. The event, which runs from 1 to 5 p.m., promises to be a mix of culture and nature galore, according to Bloomington's official briefing.
Happening at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor’s Center, it's all about hands-on activities and guests can wade into storytelling sessions, or sit back for some dynamic performances, and there's going to be no lack of conservation demos that aim to throw some light on the ways we can keep our planet kicking – and best of all, it's all gratis.
In a collaboration that spans various organizations, including Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends, the City of Bloomington, Indigenous Roots, the Minnesota Zoo, and Huellas Latinas, this event is less a festival and more a community-centered educational extravaganza; something that's become a bit of a trademark for the Refuge over the years. "Nature Fest invites visitors to explore, engage and be inspired through hands-on activities, storytelling, dynamic performances and eye-opening conservation demonstrations," is the line coming from the city's press release, and it certainly ticks all the boxes for those itching to mingle education with revelry.
The event itself is no strangers to enthusiasts – drawing crowds keen for an up-close peek at natural wonders and those looking to deepen their environmental understanding – and it's designed to cast a spell over you with its offering of exploration within the serene expanses of the Refuge. However, mark those calendars now, because if history is any indicator, Nature Fest is one notoriety gaining event, and this adventure is one you won’t want to miss, to echo the words straight from the horse's mouth.
