CAMDEN — John Fromer will lead a walk to Fairy Village at Merryspring Nature Center on Friday, July 17, at 10 a.m.

Participants may collect items along the way to help construct and/or adorn tiny homes for forest dwellers in the village, according to Merryspring, in a news release. Only materials on the ground may be used, no live plant parts.

"Merryspring will supply building tips and supplies, you supply the creativity," said Merryspring.

Participants are welcome to create new fairy houses and forts or fix any existing ones.

This is an outdoor program and guests must wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes for this short hike to Fairy Village. Please meet in the lower parking lot at Merryspring at 9:45. In case of heavy rain, this program will be canceled.

Preregistration is necessary for this event, with limited space available. Guests may sign up by calling 207-236-2239 or by emailing info@merryspring.org.

Admission is free to all. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Free Family Fridays take place at Merryspring on select July and August Fridays, at 10 a.m., and are co-sponsored by Allen Insurance & Financial, First National Bank, and Camden Riverhouse Hotel.

Merryspring is your community nature center offering walking trails, cultivated gardens, wildlife, and ecology and horticulture educational programs all year round. The park is located at the end of Conway Road, just off of Route 1 in Camden behind Hannaford Shopping Plaza. For more information on this program, please contact info@merryspring.org or call 207-236-2239.