Forest Fest offers nature and family fun in Langley

Forest Fest will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, from noon to 4 p.m. at Derek Doubleday Arboretum in Langley to celebrate BC National Forest Week and BC Rivers Day. The free, family-friendly event is presented with the Langley Environmental Partners Society.

Visitors can explore the arboretum and take part in wildlife exhibits, educational presentations, chainsaw carving, face painting, games, a scavenger hunt, exhibitor booths, food trucks and giveaways.

The event is at Derek Doubleday Arboretum, 21177 Fraser Highway. Parking is available at St. Andrew’s Church and CLA Church; the arboretum lot is reserved for accessible parking and drop-offs. A free shuttle will run from CLA Church, and bike valet service will be available at the arboretum. The full schedule and exhibitor list are available at tol.ca/forestfest.