Pollinator Fest

photo of a Boyscout looking at an insect themed posters

Saturday, June 26, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate National Pollinator Week. Visit a variety of fun and educational displays, including live pollinators and plants, and interactive pollinator-themed activities. This event will happen rain or shine.

Pollinator Fest Activities:

  • Pollinator Posters
  • Insect Zoo
  • Pollinator Crafts
  • Wild Bees
  • Live Honey Bees: Observation Hive and Pet-A-Drone
  • Honey Tasting
  • Observing Things That Sting
  • Wasp Love: The Beauty of Paper Wasps and their Nests
  • Plant and Bee Anatomy
  • Integrated Pest Management and Pollinators
  • Butterfly Rearing
  • Prairie Rivers Pollinator Program and Nectar Network 
  • Pollinators and Safe Use of Pesticides
  • Catch-Your-Own Wild Pollinator!
  • Bee Health
  • Monarch Mayhem!
  • Insect Families
  • Plant, Grow, Fly
  • Story Walk
  • Origami Butterfly Craft

COVID-19 precautions: 
Help us keep you, your family and our community safe. 

  1. Masks are encouraged if you’re not vaccinated.

No preregistration required. Free for members and ISU students with ID. Price of admission for all others.