16th Annual Wildflower & Nature Festival

The Wildflower & Nature Festival shines a spotlight on natural resources and handmade products in Butte County. The event is free admission, offering activities and entertainment for all ages such as children’s crafts, river kayak tours, live music, food trucks, and a beer garden.

Always the first Saturday of April!

Schedule of Activities

Time: Saturday, April 6th from 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Location: Riverbend Park, 50 Montgomery St, Oroville, CA

Cost: FREE!

Forebay Aquatic Center Kayak Tour: Click here for more information and link to Eventbrite tickets!

Shop Local Vendors

Outdoor event with people, tents, and a dog on a sunny day in a park.

From handmade crafts to delicious treats, there's something for everyone. Browse through the booths, chat with the vendors, and discover one-of-a-kind treasures that you won't find anywhere else. With over 70 vendors, you're sure to find something you love! Support small businesses and artisans in your community while finding your new favorite item to cherish.

Fun For the Whole Family

A collage of people at a park: picnicking, playing on playground equipment, and engaging in outdoor activities.

Bring the whole family for a day of fun at our event! Enjoy face painting, a bounce house, and visit the Lapidary and Mineral Society and Kirshner Wildlife exhibits. And don't forget, our playgrounds are always available for the kids to play on. With something for everyone to enjoy, it's the perfect way to spend quality time together as a family. Come join us for a day of laughter and memories!

Kayak Down the Feather River

Triptych of kayaking: under a bridge, on a dock, and kayaks ashore with people and dogs.

Experience the beauty of the Feather River like never before with a guided tour from the Forebay Aquatic center. Meet us at the Riverbend boat dock and we will shuttle you to the Fish Hatchery where your adventure down the river will begin. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the wonders of the Feather River with our expert guides. Sign up for a tour today!

Enjoy Local Food Trucks

Food stand with menu, people ordering food, American flags, condiments on counter, and a cloudy sky.

Make sure to stop by our food corner to savor delicious local bites during your visit. From savory snacks to sweet treats, we've got something to satisfy every craving.Don't miss out on the culinary delights waiting for you at our food corner!

Website Accessibility Policy

Feather River Recreation and Park District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Feather River Recreation and Park District has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at (530) 533-2011

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Feather River Recreation and Park District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Feather River Recreation and Park District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

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Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at (530) 533-2011.

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