See how to make a 55 gallon rain barrel to start your own water conservation program at home. Presented by Charles McClay from Wake County Lake Crabtree Park.

An opportunity to walk around Flower’s Field with an arborist and ask your questions about trees! Presented by Leaf & LImb

Come learn the basics of growing native plants from seed. You'll see two methods demonstrated and have the opportunity to identify several types of common native plant seeds. A limited number of people will leave with some baby butterfly weed- come get your hands dirty!

Discover diverse ways trees help all of us .

The festival will give people direct experience in understanding the benefits of trees and how to sustain our natural environment.

A fun-filled festival with tree giveaways, crafts, tree trivia, music, food trucks, tree care and rain barrel demonstrations and other fantastic creative expressions that support trees and the natural environment. Scroll down to learn more….

This event is a call to celebrate trees and create a sense of community purpose toward the preservation and restoration of the natural environment.

Learn how to properly plant a tree so your new trees will thrive for generations. Presented by Leaf & Limb.

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Learn the many benefits of leaving your leaves in your yard each fall. Presented by Mary Adam of the Wake Audubon.

Demonstration Schedule

All demonstrations are located at the Demonstration Stage

5:00 PM Walk with the Arborist

5:02 PM Growing Native Plants from Seed

5: 15 PM Making a Rain Barrel

7:10 PM Proper Tree Planting

7:30 PM Why You Should Leave Your Leaves