Nature Fest

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Join us on the banks of the Kinnickinnic River at the picturesque Green Pastures Family Farm in River Falls, WI, on Saturday, October 4th, for the second annual Nature Fest! New name, same great event! Over 300 people attended in 2024, with lots of excitement for 2025, including expanded activities such as live music, food trucks, nature-based activities, arts and crafts, river ecology station, local organizations, casting lessons, and much more!

Proceeds from this event will support

KRLT's mission of conserving and protecting

the Kinnickinnic River and its watershed!

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Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for a few more volunteers to help with the event! You will receive free entry into the event to enjoy the festivities before or after your volunteer shift.

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Event Info

Nature Fest will take place at Green Pasture Family Farm in River Falls, WI. This incredible space, located right on the Kinnickinnic River, has scenic views and ample space to enjoy a fall evening celebrating the Kinni!

Doors open at 1:00 pm

Bobber Race (time slot A) 2:30 pm

Bobber Race (time slot B) 3:30 pm

Live Music starts at 4:00 pm

Bobber Race (time slot C) 5:15 pm

Event goes until 7:00 pm

EVENT DETAILS

Bobber Races

New to 2025, we are hosting a Bobber Race!

You might be asking yourself, What is a Bobber Race? It is the same concept as a Duck Race, just with XL Bobbers!

The cost is $20 per ticket, and tickets will be available for purchase at the event. Each ticket gives you a chance to win the prize and cash associated with the timeslot. When purchasing your ticket, you will select a time slot. Each time slot represents a different time and a corresponding prize. There will be three races throughout the event, with the first race starting at 2:30 pm. You must be present to win. Proceeds from the race go towards the KRLT mission of conserving and protecting the Kinnickinnic watershed.

Time Slot A - 2:30 pm (yellow ticket)

Family Game Night Basket and Waffle Kit

Provided by The Leonard Family and $250 Cash

Time Slot B - 3:30 pm (green ticket)

2-Night Stay at the River Front Cottage

Provided by Green Pastures Family Farm and $250 Cash

Time Slot C - 5:15 pm (gray ticket)

Connelly Stash Inflatable Stand-Up Paddle Board

Provided by Public Lands and $250 Cash

Also new to 2025, are food trucks!

Available for purchase at the event, Pizza Karma will be serving up some delicious pizza and other menu items and Lil' Dipper soft serve ice cream will have some sweet treats!

Activities

Intro to fly fishing with Bob Nasby. Learn how to cast!

Get to know the aquatic insects of the Kinni with the local Trout Unlimited Chapter Kiap-TU-Wish.

St. Croix Valley Birding Club . Information on local and migratory birds that call the Kinni home.

Make a pinecone birdfeeder!

Aquatic insect stamps craft.

New this year, make a giant bubble at the bubble station!

Talk about your outdoor adventures with Explorer Jane! Learn more about the Kinni Explorers Program.

Meet the Animal Ambassadors from Ospreys Wild!

Check out the touch-and-feel station from the Friends of the Willow River and Kinnickinnic State Park.

Dip your toes into the Kinni, or bring your puddleboots!

And so much more!

To ensure that all attendees can enjoy the fun, we are excited to have Limitless Cycling at the event with their trackchairs!

For special accommodations at the event, please contact us at info@kinniriver.org.

Music

Chris Silver a local favorite, is best known throughout the country as a virtuoso flatpick guitar and mandolin player and can be heard at festivals, theaters, clubs, and radio shows across the globe. Formerly of the bands Stoney Lonesome, Tangled Roots, and the Kate Mackenzie Band, Silver has taken his Roots and Americana music to new levels through his solo appearances and shows with his own band, The Chris Silver Band. Although he has a deep appreciation for traditional roots music, his sound doesn’t stop there. Silver’s music stretches beyond the boundaries of traditional folk to include jazz, blues, alt country, indie, and classic rock styles. As a songwriter, Silver takes his listeners through a landscape of experience and place. His lyrics are thought provoking, and his songs reflect a life that has been filled with challenges and rewards.

The Stump Grinders are also joining the Nature Fest music scene! Matt Hafele, Ben Toppel, and Lance Hovland of The Stump Grinders will have you up and dancing in no time! Their sound includes waltzes, square dance tunes, and high-energy, foot-stomping Old Time music.

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The Kinnickinnic River Land Trust is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that works with the community to conserve and protect the beauty and health of the Kinnickinnic River and its watershed.