Pollen Palooza
May 31 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Explore the fascinating world of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators through hands-on activities, expert-led tours, and family-friendly fun on Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy avian activities with Maine Audubon, free samples from Wyman’s Bee Wild Mobile, live and pinned insects, a bee petting zoo (!), face painting, sunflower planting, an observation hive, and more.
Special sessions include:
- How to Build and Maintain a Bee Hotel @ 11 a.m. presented by Phil Fanning, UMaine
- Insect/Plant Tours @ 10:30–11 a.m. and 12–12:30 p.m. guided by Jennifer Lund, Hillary Peterson, and Gary Fish; Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
- Storytime @ 11 a.m. with Cindy Seger, Old Town Library
The event is free and open to all. In case of inclement weather, please check this website for updates.
For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Kate Garland, katherine.garland@maine.edu; 207.942.7396.
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