Hayrides, canoeing, hummingbirds featured in NatureFest at Jeffers’ Bend | PHOTOS

HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The Jeffers’ Bend Environmental Center in Hopkinsville was buzzing with activities on Saturday as people gathered for another NatureFest.

The event kicked off Sept. 16, and has been going on every September since 2003. This year’s NatureFest featured learning opportunities and activities throughout their large campus. People could explore the botanical gardens, lake, and many nature trails while also learning about the local birds, wildlife, and bugs in the area.

Activities for NatureFest at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 16, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)

Activities for NatureFest at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 16, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)

Activities for NatureFest at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 16, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)

Activities for NatureFest at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 16, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)

Activities for NatureFest at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 16, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)

Activities for NatureFest at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 16, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)

Activities for NatureFest at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 16, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)

Activities for NatureFest at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 16, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)

Activities for NatureFest at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 16, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)

Activities for NatureFest at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 16, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)

Activities for NatureFest at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 16, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)

Activities for NatureFest at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 16, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)

Activities for NatureFest at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 16, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)

Activities for NatureFest at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 16, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)

Activities for NatureFest at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 16, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)

Activities for NatureFest at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 16, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)

Activities for NatureFest at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 16, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)

Activities for NatureFest at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 16, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)

Activities for NatureFest at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 16, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)

Activities for NatureFest at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 16, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)

Activities for NatureFest at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 16, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)

Activities for NatureFest at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sept. 16, 2023 (Daynnah Carmona)

Booths were set up along the paths to engage visitors, along with craft stations, a petting zoo, canoeing, Native American storytelling, and hayrides.

To find out more, visit the Jeffers’ Bend website.