The 2025 Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale is set for Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at James Farm Ecological Preserve in Ocean View.

The Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale, which started in 2019, is free and family-friendly. It features “feet-wet, hands-dirty fun,” outdoor recreation and educational opportunities, multiple exhibits, food trucks, and a native plant sale. Organizations and nonprofits gather at James Farm Ecological Preserve and offer a variety of activities and exhibits. Staff from local plant nurseries are on hand to answer questions on the importance of native species and offer a variety of native plants for sale to the public.

Educational exhibits help people explore environmental topics such as seagrass, shellfish, waves, beaches, wetlands, tax ditches, rain gardens, and more. Attendees can explore hiking trails, enjoy kids’ activities and hands-on learning, or even try paddleboarding and kayaking.

For more information on the event, please contact Caitlin Chaney, by email at cchaney@inlandbays.org.