Friends of Patuxent's Wild Bee & Flower Festival
(Friends of Patuxent)Fun experiences and learning opportunities for all ages! * Visit the UM Insect Zoo! * Walks with native bee expert Sam Droege and colleagues. * "Ask a Bumble Bee" community-science project. * Tune in to "teff," a small nutritious grain. Learn how it can help start a wildflower meadow. * Native plant walks. Bring your questions about growing native plants. * Ladybugs, Plus: Patuxent Research Refuge’s Kids’ Discovery Center (KDC) activities and refuge booklet programs. * Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day (Día Mundial de las Aves Migratorias)! * Bird-lovers: Learn how to grow the perfect foods that parent birds need to feed their babies (hint: it's caterpillars!) * FREE native plants and seeds from Wild Ones, PG Parks and others. * Free Arts & Craft activities. * Native plant sales. * Book & Nature Shop. Event will be held rain or shine. Some activities and exhibits will be indoors; others will be outdoors, weather permitting.
- Begins May 11, 2024 at 10:00
- Ends May 11, 2024 at 14:00
- Type: Festival
- Focus: Community outreach
- Location: Laurel MD
- Website: Friends of Patuxent's Wild Bee & Flower Festival
- Presence is In-person
- Registration is not required for this event.
- By Friends of Patuxent
- This page last updated: 08:49PM 02 May 2024
- Page managers: alice (owner)