Woods, water and wildlife festival this weekend

A family enjoys the corn maze. (Courtesy photo)

MILTON MILLS -You and your children can, ride a hay wagon, watch a tree being felled and explore a corn maze or go on a family ‘treasure’ hunt in the woods at this Saturday’s 11th annual Woods, Water and Wildlife Festival from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. in Milton Mills.

The festival will be held as usual at the Branch Hill Farm, 307 Applebee Road.

This day-long celebration of the natural world is presented by Moose Mountains Regional Greenways (MMRG) and Branch Hill Farm/the Carl Siemon Family Charitable Trust. The cost is $5/person or $10/family and free to ages 12 and under; all events are included in the admission price. Proceeds and sponsorships support MMRG’s land conservation and educational outreach mission.

Festival participants need bring only their enthusiasm and curiosity to enjoy themselves. Fishing poles and bait will be on hand for children.

Homemade salads, pie slices and other desserts as well as hot grilled food will be on sale (cash or check only) along with T-shirts and raffle baskets of local fresh produce and kids’ items.

The festival takes place rain or shine; no pets please. Rest rooms and most events are wheelchair accessible. For more information, to volunteer or to sponsor an event, call 603-978-7125, email info@mmrg.info or visit www.mmrg.info/festival. Moose Mountains Regional Greenway is a non-profit land conservation organization serving Brookfield, Farmington, Middleton, Milton, New Durham, Wakefield, and Wolfeboro (see www.mmrg.info). Branch Hill Farm/Carl Siemon Family Charitable Trust is a private operating foundation (see www.branchhillfarm.org).