Pollinator Week

Pollinator Week 2025 is a celebration of the vital role that pollinators play in our ecosystems, economies, and agriculture. Under the inspiring theme “Pollinators Weave Connections,” this year’s event urges us to appreciate the essential role pollinators play in creating and expressing human culture, in all of its forms. These essential creatures, including bees, butterflies, moths, bats, beetles, and hummingbirds, are the unsung heroes behind the food we enjoy and the beauty that surrounds us. As we reflect on the interconnectedness of our world, let’s unite in a collective effort to protect and preserve these crucial pollinators. By understanding the impact of our actions on their habitats and embracing sustainable practices, we can pave the way for a flourishing future. Join us in celebrating Pollinator Week 2025, and let’s cultivate a world where both nature and humanity thrive in harmony. Explore our resources, learn about pollinator-friendly initiatives, and be inspired to contribute to the vision of a greener and more sustainable tomorrow. –Pollinator Partnership, www.pollinator.org

Special daily activities include:

• • 10 am-5 pm: Self-Guided Walking Tour– Discover pollinators and native plants that support them while following this 9-stop, go-at-your-own-pace tour.
  • 11-11:30 am: 30-Minute Pollinator-Focused Guided Tour -Guides share information about native plants and native cultivars that during this walking tour of the Garden of the Senses area. Tour meets at the entrance to the Garden of the Senses.
  o On Saturday, June 21 an American Sign Language interpreted tour is available.
  • 11:30 am-3:30 pm: Pollinator Discovery Cart – Play a pollinator matching game, craft a pollinator of your own to take home, learn about the importance of native plants in supporting pollinators and about what we can all do to help our pollinator pals thrive at the McGraw Family Garden of the Senses

All extra pollinator-focused activities are free with admission or membership. No advance registration is required.