As people become more aware of the problems facing pollinators, an event in Vancouver seems timely.
Clark Public Utilities is hosting the inaugural Pollinator Festival at its Operation Center. Over 25 artisans, universities, organizations, agencies, and local businesses are taking part in the outdoor event, which celebrates National Pollinator Week.
People who attend the festival will be able to tour a pollinator garden, where knowledgeable staff members from the utility company will teach them how to provide habitat and food for the many pollinators found in Clark County.
Doug Tallamy, who is the TA Baker Professor of Agriculture and Natural Resources in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, will attend. Tallamy is the author of the best-selling book, “Bringing Nature Home: How Native plants Sustain Wildlife in Our Gardens,” and will be speaking about this subject, sharing tips on how people can make their yards pollinator friendly.
Seed and plants that are friendly to pollinators will be available at the festival, and activities for children are planned, as are crafts. There will be a demo beehive, food trucks, and music. Everyone is advised to dress for the weather, with hats and water bottles, and enjoy the event.
The festival is scheduled for June 24, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. The Operations Center is at 8600 NE 117th Avenue. Handouts, which organizers of events like this can create using flyer printing, can help attendees learn about the subject in detail.
