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Love Grows Festival

Saturday, August 1, 2026 through August 2 · 10 AM ET · Tenderfoot Learning Lab

This two-day event has one goal - to grow love for people and the planet we all depend on. The weekend is packed with art, food, music, outdoor recreation, and special workshops by local and national leaders. Not a people person? Not a nature person? With more than 20 activities, we think you'll find something to love - that's the whole point. Get crafty in our Creativity Cove. Learn healthy communication strategies through a De-Escalation workshop. Join in on yoga by the pond. Sway to live music. Find hope in our Climate Resilience workshop. Get lost in a story in the Bookmobile. Experience a

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