NatureFest will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 26 at the Wildflower Ridge Preserve in Grass Valley. Photo courtesy of Bear Yuba Land Trust

GRASS VALLEY, CA (MPG) - Get ready for a day full of nature exploration and outdoor recreation at the fifth annual NatureFest, hosted by Bear Yuba Land Trust (BYLT) on April 26.

This family-friendly, free event will offer a variety of activities for all ages, including guided nature walks, art in nature, self-guided adventures, and plenty of fun outdoors.

NatureFest will be from 9 a.m. to noon April 26. Guided hikes will start at 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. In addition to the hikes will be activities such as natural journaling, partner tables and nature-based crafts.

The event will be at the Wildflower Ridge Preserve in Grass Valley, with parking available at Twin Cities Church, located at 11726 Rough and Ready Highway, Grass Valley. Participants should check in at the blue Bear Yuba Land Trust tent at the trail’s start.

This family-friendly, free event will offer a variety of activities for all ages, including guided nature walks, art in nature and self-guided adventures. Photo courtesy of Bear Yuba Land Trust

While registration is requested, drop-ins are welcome at the event. For more information and to register, visit bylt.org/events/event/naturefest-2025/.

Since 1990, Bear Yuba Land Trust has been a leader in conservation in the Sierra Nevada region, preserving more than 26,000 acres of foothill forests, meadows, agricultural lands and headwaters. The organization also maintains more than 55 miles of trails in the Bear and Yuba watersheds. To learn more about Bear Yuba Land Trust and its initiatives, visit bylt.org.

For more information, contact Bear Yuba Land Trust at 530-272-5994, extension 208 or email [email protected].