FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2026 MEDIA CONTACTS: Umberto Mignardi, Kevin Higgins, Amanda Martins, Michael Anderson (516) 869-7794; [email protected]  Town Announces AnnualClark Botanic Garden Spring Fest  North Hempstead, NY – Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board announced the return of the Annual Clark Botanic Garden Spring Fest on Saturday, May 2, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson. The day-long event will feature: Nature Nick’s Animal Adventures FREE Face Painting Planting Roots: Save the Soil American Glider and Stars & Stripes Crafts Scavenger Hunts Character Meet n’ Greets Button Making Slime Bar Lawn Games Food Trucks (parking lot) NY Islanders tent (parking lot) Wildlife Center of Long Island Center for Science Teaching & Learning  “Spring Fest is one of my favorite events to attend throughout the year,” Supervisor DeSena noted. “The fresh blooms at Clark Botanic Garden make for a perfect backdrop as we come together to celebrate the long-awaited return of the gentle spring air and gorgeous weather.” Attendees can enjoy the 12 manicured acres of Clark Botanic Garden, which include labeled gardens, trees, ponds, and streams. North Hempstead officials will also showcase the work of students from local school districts who participated in the Town’s collaborative Earth Day arts and crafts project. Clark Botanic Garden is located at 193 I.U. Willets Road in Albertson. For more information about the Clark Botanic Garden Spring Festival and for a full schedule of events, please call 311 from within the Town, or (516) 869-6311 from outside the Town. ###