WILLISTON — The Spring Lake Nature Center pulled off its second annual Roots & Wings Festival on Saturday at Spring Lake Park. The event featured free Suzie Q’s Ice Cream to keep attendees cool on the hot day while they enjoyed a variety of exhibits showing the natural beauty and wonder of the outdoors.
1/6: Williston Parks & Recreation employees show different wings from various birds.
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2/6: An attendee attempts to throw a spear at a fake deer…
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3/6: … and she gains an appreciation for how difficult hunting used to be.
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4/6: Williston Fire Department staff grill and serve burgers at the Roots & Wings event, accepting free-will donations.
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5/6: Roots & Wings educators showed how even rocks can be cool, presenting colorful minerals.
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6/6: Williston Parks & Recreation staff showed how bird eggs can come in all different shapes and sizes.
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