Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) will hold a Nature Fest on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Welcoming Place, 21 S. 12th St., Akron. Attendees may enjoy guided tours of the Welcoming Place's native gardens, along with live music and nature art, all while learning how to be a citizen scientist.

The event is free of charge. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, contact Katrina Lefever, MCC sustainable landscape coordinator, at KatrinaLefever@mcc.org.