Cape Fear River Watch plans to host its annual LakeFest educational festival on Saturday, Oct. 22, to celebrate science, nature, and wildlife native to the region.
The family-friendly event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. near the boathouse at Greenfield Lake Park in Wilmington. Parking is available at 298 Park St.
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Attendees to LakeFest can enjoy games, crafts, activities, half-price paddleboat rides, nature tours, face painting, and educational exhibits from more than 20 local environmental organizations.
Free nature tours are planned at 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. and will be limited to the first 30 individuals that register in-person during LakeFest. Nature tours run 30-40 minutes.
Paddleboat, kayak, and canoe rentals will be half-price during LakeFest. Discounted rental rates are $5 per hour for two-seater paddleboats, single kayaks, and canoes and $7.50 per hour for four-seater paddleboats and tandem kayaks. Limited numbers are available.
Food trucks are to be available from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Food trucks include Paella Fusion, Port City Pops, and Buoy Bowls.
Greenfield Lake Park is a city-owned, 190-acre park that features two children’s playgrounds, tennis courts, a skatepark, kayak access, picnic areas, and an approximately 4.5 mile trail around the lake. Cape Fear River Watch manages the Greenfield Lake Boathouse.
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For information about LakeFest, including about volunteering or hosting a table, contact Environmental Education Manager Marissa Blackburn at marissa@cfrw.us.
