Maureen McElligot (center) with Nature Center volunteer Scott Fisher (left) and Master Gardener Bill Bair (right) opened this year’s Lemon Lily Festival with a blessing for the native Lemon Lily Saturday morning. Photo by John DrakeEmmerson Renner enjoys herself on the wooden horses at the Lemon Lily Festival over the weekend. Photo by John DrakeCandice Cook, left, fired up to try her hand at roping. Photo by John DrakeDavid Jerome entertains visitors during the Lemon Lily Launch and Taste Idyllwild event held Thursday at the Nature Center. Photo by John Drake