Visitors to an upcoming event in Woodinville will explore more about pollinators and how to protect them.
The Sammamish Valley Pollinator Fest is scheduled to take place next month, where attendees can enjoy plant walks, guest speakers, homemade crafts, market vendors, and tips on organic gardening.
Attendees can start their day with a Bird Walk accompanied by Lori Danielson of the Eastside Audubon Society, and then go on a scavenger hunt for native pollinators, led by Colleen Wilson, a member of the Washington Native Bee Society.
Attendees will also have a chance to learn about the varieties of local plants in the area.
Three guest speakers have been scheduled. The director of the Bellevue Botanical Garden, James Gagliardi, will explain which plants grow well in the area so people can develop gardens that support local wildlife.
Bob Gillespie is a retired entomologist who will share what he has learned about pollinators and insects.
David R. Montgomery will give a talk on soil. He is a professor of geomorphology at the University of Washington as well as an author, and a frequent guest on television, radio, and film.
Delicious food including hot tamales, veggie bowls, and quesadillas will also be served.
Organizers of events like this often work with flyer printing to create handouts for the day.
The Pollinator Fest will take place on Saturday, 4 May from 10 am to 3 pm at 21 Acres, Woodinville.
