GroveFest features nature, fun

Audrey Buskirk, from Back to the Wild in Castalia, shows off some snakes and turtles during the GroveFest event, at Spiegel Grove on June 22.
Audrey Buskirk, from Back to the Wild in Castalia, shows off some snakes and turtles during the GroveFest event, at Spiegel Grove on June 22.

FREMONT - GroveFest was held on Saturday, June 22 at Spiegel Grove, on the grounds of the Hayes Presidential Library and Museums. The annual event celebrated nature and wildlife, and features hands-on activities and crafts at booths with regional nature organizations.

The event drew approximately 400 fans on a hot Saturday.

Free, guided walking tours of the grounds were available. Ice cream and hot dogs were served and donations were accepted but not required.

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GroveFest, an event celebrating nature and wildlife and featuring hands-on activities and crafts at booths with regional nature organizations, was held at Spiegel Grove on June 22.
GroveFest, an event celebrating nature and wildlife and featuring hands-on activities and crafts at booths with regional nature organizations, was held at Spiegel Grove on June 22.
GroveFest, an event celebrating nature and wildlife and featuring hands-on activities and crafts at booths with regional nature organizations, was held at Spiegel Grove on June 22.
GroveFest, an event celebrating nature and wildlife and featuring hands-on activities and crafts at booths with regional nature organizations, was held at Spiegel Grove on June 22.
GroveFest, an event celebrating nature and wildlife and featuring hands-on activities and crafts at booths with regional nature organizations, was held at Spiegel Grove on June 22.
GroveFest, an event celebrating nature and wildlife and featuring hands-on activities and crafts at booths with regional nature organizations, was held at Spiegel Grove on June 22.

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