North Palm Beach, FL (March 1, 2023) – MacArthur Beach State Park, Palm Beach County’s only state park, is hosting its annual outdoor festival: NatureScaping from 10am – 4pm this Saturday, March 4.
“We are thrilled to have NatureScaping, our outdoor festival back this year after a 2-year hiatus,” says Veronica Frehm, Executive Director of Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park. “This event is truly about bringing the community together and we are excited to celebrate all that our park has to offer. Whether your interest is in kayaking, fishing, hiking, exploring nature trails, snorkeling, paddle boarding or just picnicking, our park can be enjoyed by residents and guests of all ages.”
During the event, guests can participate in a beach cleanup, rent kayaks and paddleboards, interact with environmental exhibitors, watch a live animal show provided by Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, and collect a rain barrel from Coke Florida.
Through their Rain Barrel Program, Coke Florida donates upcycled syrup drums and conversion kits to local organizations and partners like MacArthur Beach. A rain barrel system collects and stores rainwater from a roof that would otherwise be diverted to storm drains and streams. The rain barrels can save homeowners an estimated 1,300 gallons of water each year per barrel, and the collected water can be reused for lawn care, gardening, washing cars and other non-drinking water needs.
NatureScaping 2023 activities include:
Family Fun –Young environmental enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy activities in the Kids Zone, which will include face painting, arts and crafts (create a shell necklace and fish print!), and a scavenger hunt. Families can also join in a beach cleanup and watch the live animal show presented by Busch Wildlife Sanctuary.
Local Shops — Event attendees can come stroll in a relaxed environment around our beautiful park while supporting local businesses. It’s a great opportunity to collect home and garden items while shopping over 40 vendors and artisans. Visitors can shop various local small businesses, check out environmental exhibitors, and shop the native plant sale. The MacArthur Beach Gift Shop will also be open with a wide selection of curated items and souvenirs including jewelry, photography, t-shirts, books, and more.
Live Music – Visitors can enjoy the picturesque views of the estuary while listening to a performance from the North Palm Youth Symphony at 1:30pm followed by live music performed by local reggae-rock musicians Joey Calderaio Duo from 2:30-4pm.
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is at 10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive in North Palm Beach. The event is free with Park admission.
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, Palm Beach County’s only state park, is situated on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Lake Worth Lagoon. The Park is made up of 436 acres of pristine coastal land and contains four different communities or habitats including seven species of plants and 22 species of animals on the endangered or threatened list. For more information about MacArthur Beach State Park visit, macarthurbeach.org.
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