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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.


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