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Pollinator Palooza

Program Type:

Educational

Age Group:

All Ages
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Event Details

Get ready for a day of buzzing excitement at the Pollinator Palooza. There will be engaging presentations designed to enlighten people about the incredible world of pollinators as well as educational booths from local businesses and organizations.

Weather permitting there will be face painting by Kate, kindness rocks (rock painting), bubbles, hula hoops/dancing, and DIY arts and craft in the community garden. There will also be a special activity in the kid's area of the library.

Agenda:

12:00-12:30  Iowa Outdoor Products: Garden Design

12:45-1:15  Polk County Master Gardeners: Seed saving tips and tricks

1:30-2:30  The Blooming Gourmet: Edible Flowers-Delicious for Pollinators and People

2:00-3:00  City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation: Monarch Tagging in the Franklin Community Garden

3:00-3:30  Blank Park Zoo - Plant Grow Fly: Pollinator Friendly Practices

3:45-4:15  Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: Putting your garden to bed for the winter