Huskies steal show at Bartlett Winterfest
Posted February 19, 2022 12:00 am
Soft, fluffy Siberian Huskies were the stars of Winterfest Saturday at the Bartlett Nature Center.
Teams of the popular and friendly huskies pulled wheeled sleds on a milelong trail during the dog sledding demonstration, and afterward visitors were able to pet the dogs. The Adopt-A-Husky organization was an event partner.
Mark Grassi, the center's environmental education manager, said 300 people had visited by the midpoint of the four-hour event.
At the edge of the parking lot, a snowplow truck was part of the fun.
“We've got a lot of activities today,” Grassi said. “The Touch-A-Truck is a new feature for Winterfest this year, and kids love trucks.”
Other outdoor activities included snowshoeing and snow painting.
A team of huskies pulls musher Mike Finsterwalder of Roselle Saturday during Winterfest at the Bartlett Nature Center.
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Audrey Saad, 5, of Bartlett and Dylan Marcellis, 2, of Elgin play with colorful blocks of ice Saturday during Winterfest at the Bartlett Nature Center.
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A buck trophy is displayed outside a wildlife education program trailer that was popular with kids during Saturday's Winterfest at the Bartlett Nature Center.
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