From Saturday, April 26 2008 - 8:00am To Sunday, April 27 2008 - 6:00pm Each week
Georgetown Nature Area "Arts in Nature Fest" Docent-led hikes and nature activities throughout the day. Free arts and crafts activities for children. Performances by local children, musicians, poets and storytellers. Native American drumming circle and storytelling in Nature Area. Local watermonitoring information. Native plants and herbs for sale. Sunday will feature flutes, music & open mike on stage. Many flute vendors will be there. Native American instruments will be available for sale. Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; Sunday 4/27 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Georgetown Nature Area, 6540 Wentworth Springs Road, Georgetown, Ca, Adjacent to Georgetown and Creekside Schools. Free For more information contact: Susan (530) 333-8350
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