Friends of Patuxent Pollinator Festival
Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Seed/Plant Share Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking
An educational and fun day of FREE pollinator festivities for everyone! Rain or shine!!
Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay and Nurture Natives will be on hand with FREE native plants for hummingbirds, Plant Pong, selfie photo frames, and more!
Activities for the entire family also include:
FREE movie: “The Extraordinary Caterpillar”Family arts and crafts Artisan and native-plant vendors Nature walksUSGS EESC scientists and local experts on site for: pollinators, bees, native plants, birds, amphibians, conservation, and gardeningWeather permitting: Monarch butterfly-tagging and releaseWild Bird Meet & Greet, Maryland Raptor Conservancy Shade-grown organic Bird Friendly® coffees Food available for purchase Live music
Event hosted by the Friends of Patuxent in conjunction with the Patuxent Research Refuge’s 90th anniversary celebration and National Public Lands Day.