Kids & Family

Learn About Nature, Insects And More At Bugs, Birds & Beyond Festival

Free for attendees and children of all ages, the festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21.

FREEHOLD, NJ — The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Monmouth County will host their free Bugs, Birds & Beyond Festival on Saturday, Sept. 21.

The festival will be held indoors and outdoors from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., according to officials, and go on rain or shine.

At the festival, attendees will be able to enjoy the following:

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  • Make crafts and take them home
  • Nature-inspired activities and educational displays
  • 'Remarkable Raptors' shows
  • Insect exhibits
  • 4-H animals (rabbits, snakes and other reptiles)
  • Beehives
  • Honey for sale
  • Garden tours
  • Vendors
  • Butterfly Tent

Children of all ages are welcome, according to officials, though they must be accompanied by an adult.

The festival will take place at the Monmouth County Agricultural Building located at 4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold.

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