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Taking part in Pollinator Week is fun, easy, and will help save small but vital pollinators! Anyone can get involved with the Week: businesses, garden clubs, offices, schools, universities, parks, community groups, museums, families, and individuals are just a few examples of people and organizations planning Pollinator Week events in their local community every year.

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The Pollinator Partnership is also proud to announce that the United States Department of Interior has designated National Pollinator Week on June 17-23, 2013 by the Secretary of the Department of Interior, Ken Salazar.


Nationwide Events
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Anywhere and Everywhere
 National Moth Week

National Moth Week (www.nationalmothweek.org) is a celebration of moths and biodiversity. It is being held July 20-28, 2013.

Why moths? With more than 10,000 species in North America alone, moths offer endless options for study, education, photography and fun. Moths can be found everywhere from inner cities, to suburban backyards and the most wild and remote places. The diversity of moths is simply astounding. Their colors and patterns are often dazzling or so cryptic that they define camouflage. Shapes and sizes span the gamut with some as small as a pinhead and others as large as a hand. Most moths are nocturnal creatures of the night, and need to be sought to see – others fly like butterflies during the day. Finding moths is easy and can be as simple as leaving a porch light on and checking it after dark. Serious moth aficionados use special lights and baits to attract them. Moths are also featured widely in literature and art providing a different angle for enjoyment and study. Moth Nights are often held by nature groups and allow an easy opportunity for an introduction or for more serious pursuits. National Moth Week brings together everyone interested in moths to celebrate these amazing insects. It is hoped that groups and individuals from all across the country will spend some time during National Moth Week looking for moths and sharing what they’ve found. During National Moth Week attend a Moth Night event, start one, get some friends and neighbors together and check the porch lights from time to time, set up a light and see what is in your own backyard, read literature about moths.

But no matter what, participate; the richness of moths is sure to fascinate. National Moth Week: Exploring Nighttime Nature. 		July 20-28, 2013

Alaska
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Statewide in Alaska
 Art of Pollination is a project sponsored by the Chugach Arts Council.

A beautiful book of art featuring pollinators of Alaska will be published early this summer in advance of National Pollinator Week June 17-23, 2013. Artists are encouraged to submit their work in any style or media. There is no fee for submission. The goals of the project are to bring awareness to the importance of pollinators, awareness to the variety of art in Alaska and to benefit the Chugach Arts Council. for more information and application visit www.ChugachArtsCouncil.org 		June 1, 2013
release date		 www.ChugachArtsCouncil.org
click on Artist Opportunities

Arizona
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Arizona By proclamation, Governor Jan Brewer declared June 17-23, 2013 as Pollinator Week in the State of Arizona. June 17-23, 2013 Office of Governor Jan Brewer

Arkansas
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Arkansas By proclamation, Governor Mike Beebe declared June 17-23, 2013 as Pollinator Week in the State of Arkansas. June 17-23, 2013 Office of Governor Mike Beebe
6878 S State
Highway 309
Paris, AR 72855
Mount Magazine Butterfly Festival XVII

Our future flies on the wings of pollinators! Join us for a weekend celebrating the park's butterfly and wildflower diversity. Programs, guided walks, and the ever-popular Bug Bonanza await discovery. Don't miss the special concert that closes the celebration. This nature-themed festival is one of the most popular family-friendly events in Arkansas with a little something for everyone. Contact the park or visit the website for a full schedule as the event draws near.		 June 21-22, 2013 MountMagazineStatePark.com



California
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1500 North College Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
 Butterfly Pavilion

Tickets: $2 per person in addition to standard Garden admission. Walk among and learn about native butterflies.

Click here for tickets. 		May 11 - July 28, 2013
Daily, 10 a.m. -
3 p.m.		 www.rsabg.org
info@rsabg.org
909-625-8767
Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F. Kennedy Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118		 What’s the Buzz?

Don’t miss this free morning of fun under the sun for all young busy bees and their families! The Conservatory of Flowers and Pollinator Partnership offer families with young children a chance to pot their own zucchini plant to take home, see the many kinds of foods we eat that are the result of pollination, examine a demonstration beehive courtesy of the SF Bee Keepers Association, receive their own butterfly temporary tattoo and more. Families can also step inside the Conservatory to get eye to eye with hundreds of living butterflies in the new exhibit “Butterflies and Blooms.” It’s a fascinating demonstration of plant pollination in action!
Free – admission required to visit exhibits.		 June 22, 2013 from 10 am to 12 pm. (415) 831-2090. www.conservatoryofflowers.org
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118		 Pollinator Power
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, June 17, 19, and 21 at 1:30 pm

Join us atop the Academy’s living roof to explore the fascinating lives of pollinators including birds, bats and bees. As these animals buzz, swoop and fly through the air, they are helping to keep California one of the most diverse places on earth. At the Academy, researchers and gardeners work to maintain a living roof of entirely native plants—come find out how this helps keep habitats healthy!
Free with Academy admission.



Birds & Bees NightLife (ages 21+)
Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 6 to 10 pm
Music by DJ Eric Sharp

In the mood for some cross-pollination? In honor of National Pollinator Week, learn about the all-important birds, bees, butterflies and other pollinators that allow plants to reproduce from the experts at the California Academy of Sciences, Conservatory of Flowers, and San Francisco Botanical Gardens. Plus, explore the science of hooking up with the Bold Italic, dating site Swoon, Planned Parenthood, and other local enterprises who help make “people pollination” possible.
Tickets are $12 ($10 for Academy members). 21+ only

Chat with an Academy Scientist: Botanist Tom Daniel
Saturday, June 22 at 2 pm

Meet Academy Curator of Botany Tom Daniel who will share intriguing tales of how plants use the power of attraction on animals. From the tops of mountains to the bottom of the oceans, and in high-tech laboratories at the Academy, the explorers featured in Chat with an Academy Scientist see the world, discover new life and help explain Earth's amazing story. Join them for a glimpse at their fascinating work, and hear their exciting stories first-hand. Free with Academy admission.

Discovery Nature Walk
Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23 at 2:30 pm

Join us for a 30-minute nature walk, exploring gardens and groves that surround the Academy. Learn about the importance of native plants and trees and how they support animals and pollinators in Golden Gate Park, a unique and unusual ecosystem.
Free with Academy admission.

 See dates/times per event on the left (415) 379-8000. www.calacademy.org
San Francisco Botanical Garden
1199 9th Avenue at Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94118		 Honey Tasting & Pollinators Tour At San Francisco Botanical Garden Saturday

In celebration of National Pollinator Week, join us in the Native Garden stone circle for an array of honey flavors and textures harvested locally by Robert Mackimmie of City Bees, a guided pollinator garden tour and a discussion of urban beekeeping. Tickets are $15 ($10 for SFBG members). 		June 22, 2013
from 12 to 2 pm 		(415) 661-1316. www.sfbotanicalgarden.org



Colorado
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Colorado By proclamation, Governor John Hickenlooper declared June 17-23, 2013 as Pollinator Week in the State of Colorado. June 17-23, 2013 Office of Governor John Hickenlooper

 

Delaware
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Delaware By proclamation, Governor Jack Markell declared June 17-23, 2013 as Pollinator Week in the State of Delaware. June 17-23, 2013 Office of Governor Jack Markell

 

Florida
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Florida By proclamation, Governor Rick Scott declared June 17-23, 2013 as Pollinator Week in the State of Florida. June 17-23, 2013 Office of Governor Rick Scott

 

Georgia
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Georgia By proclamation, Governor Nathan Deal declared June 17-23, 2013 as Pollinator Week in the State of Georgia. June 17-23, 2013 Office of Governor Nathan Deal


Illinois
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Illinois By proclamation, Governor Pat Quinn declared June 17-23, 2013 as Pollinator Week in the State of Illinois. June 17-23, 2013 Office of Governor Pat Quinn
MIdewin National Tallgrass Prairie Welcome Center
30239 South State Route 53
Wilmington, Illinois 60481

Buzzing About the Prairie, Open to Public

Come explore prairie pollinators at Midewin! Children will do crafts, help plant a pollinator garden and use sweep nets to see what is buzzing about the prairie. Children are encouraged to bring a sack lunch so the event can wrap up with a discussion of the role pollinators played in providing items in their lunch. This event is open to the general public but is a children's learning event.



Buzzing About the Prairie, Elwood Children's Garden Day

This day is dedicated to educating the children and families involved at the Elwood Children's Garden in Elwood, Illinois about the role pollinators play in the garden and on the prairie. Children will do crafts, help plant a pollinator garden and use sweep nets to see what is buzzing about the prairie. Children are encouraged to bring a sack lunch so the event can wrap up with a discussion of the role pollinators played in providing items in their lunch. 		Buzzing About the Prairie on Wednesday June 19, 9:30 to 12:30

Buzzing About the Prairie, Elwood Children's Garden Day, Thursday, June 20, 9:30 to 12:30. 		Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
815-423-6370 Midewin_RSVP@fs.fed.us http://www.fs.usda.gov/midewin

 

Iowa
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Iowa By proclamation, Governor Terry Branstad declared June 17-23, 2013 as Pollinator Week in the State of Iowa. June 17-23, 2013 Office of Governor Terry Branstad

 

Kentucky
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Kentucky By proclamation, Governor Steve Beshear declared June 17-23, 2013 as Pollinator Week in the State of Kentucky. June 17-23, 2013 Office of Governor Steve Beshear

 

Maine
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Maine By proclamation, Governor Paul LePage declared June 17-23, 2013 as Pollinator Week in the State of Maine. June 17-23, 2013 Office of Governor Paul LePage


Maryland
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Maryland By proclamation, Governor Martin O'Malley declared June 17-23, 2013 as Pollinator Week in the State of Maryland. June 17-23, 2013 Office of Governor Martin O'Malley

 

 

Michigan
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SU Horticulture Gardens
East Lansing, Michigan 48824 		2013 MSU Bee-Palooza

Learn why bees are important and what bees are found in Michigan; view the inner workings of honey bee & bumble bee colonies; learn how to build nesting boxes for solitary bees and about bee-friendly garden design.

AND FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART: pollinator-themed scavenger hunt and face-painting!

Hosted by the Michigan State University Department of Entomology and the MSU Horticulture Gardens

This event is FREE! 		June 23, 2013 from 1-4PM For more information, visit the event page on Facebook

 

Minnesota
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2900 19th Street NW
Rochester, Minnesota 55901 		Pollination Celebration at Cascade Meadow Wetlands & Environmental Science Center

Cascade Meadow Wetlands & Environmental Science Center is fluttering with excitement to observe National Pollinator Week with a celebration of Bees, Butterflies, Bats, and Birds and their wondrous work as pollinators! Explore the plants and animals that sweeten the world through pollination. Visit with experts from across Minnesota Enjoy fun children's activities. Admission is free and the Celebration is a 2013 Rochesterfest Event.		 Saturday, June 22, 2013
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.		 info@cascademeadow.org
www.cascademeadow.org

 

Missouri
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Missouri By proclamation, Governor Jay Nixon declared June 17-23, 2013 as Pollinator Week in the State of Missouri. June 17-23, 2013 Office of Governor Jay Nixon


Montana
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Montana By proclamation, Governor Steve Bullock declared June 17-23, 2013 as Pollinator Week in the State of Montana. June 17-23, 2013 Office of Governor Steve Bullock


Nevada
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Nevada By proclamation, Governor Brian Sandoval declared June 17-23, 2013 as Pollinator Week in the State of Nevada. June 17-23, 2013 Office of Governor Brian Sandoval

 

New Mexico
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New Mexico By proclamation, Governor Susana Martinez declared June 17-23, 2013 as Pollinator Week in the State of New Mexico. June 17-23, 2013 Office of Governor Susana Martinez

Valles Caldera National Preserve
39201 Hwy. 4
Jemez Springs, New Mexico 87025

Wildflower/Pollintator Walk

This is a two-hour, free program that will be delivered twice (10 AM /1:00 PM)on June 19. Join me as we find wildflowers and their pollinators along high elevation grasslands 8,5000 ft.). We will be walking along bumpy, grassy areas. Dress in layers and bring a hat. 		June 19
10:00 AM -
1:00 PM		 cblumberg@vallescaldera.gov

 

North Carolina
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Asheville, NC 28801		 National Pollinator Week in Asheville

To celebrate the first anniversary of Asheville City Council's unanimous decision to become the inaugural Bee City USA (the first of what we hope to be many cities), Asheville is holding entertaining and educational events for kids and adults. 		June 14-23, 2013 www.beecityusa.org


Ohio
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Ohio By proclamation, Governor John Kasich declared June 17-23, 2013 as Pollinator Week in the State of Ohio. June 17-23, 2013 Office of Governor John Kasich
Shawnee State Park West Portsmouth, OH 45663 Mothapalooza!

Mothapalooza is an event geared towards all levels of interest and ability, featuring guided outdoor experiences. Topnotch experts will man nocturnal light traps that are guaranteed to attract blizzards of moths of many species. There will also be daytime field trips to some of the most interesting habitats in Ohio, many of which support rare plants and animals found nowhere else in the state.

Professionals will present programs, and conduct workshops. This is sure to be an interesting weekend full of exciting finds and unique experiences.

Mothapalooza will be based out of the Shawnee State Park Lodge deep within Shawnee State Forest in southern Ohio.

Trips will range throughout the 65,000 acre forest, and to neighboring Adams County and the sprawling Edge of Appalachia preserve. 		June 14-16, 2013 - the weekend leading in to Pollinator Week!
Toledo Botanical Garden
5403 Elmer Dr.
Toledo, Ohio 43615 		Wild About Wildlife

All ages are welcome to get closer to native wildlife at this free event with 12 learning centers featuring pollinators including bees, butterflies and moths, hummingbirds, and bats as well as native plant gardening for pollinators, especially monarchs. Hands on art activities are included. 		Saturday, June 15, 2013
Check-in: 9:30am
Program:
10-noon		 www.natures-nursery.org
(419) 877-0060




Oklahoma
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Oklahoma By proclamation, Governor Mary Fallin declared June 17-23, 2013 as Pollinator Week in the State of Oklahoma. June 17-23, 2013 Office of Governor Mary Fallin



Oregon
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Oregon
 By proclamation, Governor John Kitzhaber declared June 17-23, 2013 as Pollinator Week in the State of Oregon. June 17-23, 2013
Office of Governor John Kitzhaber



Rhode Island
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Rhode Island By proclamation, Governor Lincoln Chafee declared June 17-23, 2013 as Pollinator Week in the State of Rhode Island. June 17-23, 2013 Office of Governor Lincoln Chafee



South Carolina
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South Carolina By proclamation, Governor Nikki Haley declared June 17-23, 2013 as Pollinator Week in the State of South Carolina. June 17-23, 2013 Office of Governor Nikki Haley



Texas
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Texas By proclamation, Governor Rick Perry declared June 17-23, 2013 as Pollinator Week in the State of Texas. June 17-23, 2013 Office of Governor Rick Perry



Tennessee
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Tennessee By proclamation, Governor Bill Haslam declared June 17-23, 2013 as Pollinator Week in the State of Tennessee. June 17-23, 2013 Office of Governor Bill Haslam

 

Virginia
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Virginia By proclamation, Governor Bob McDonnell declared June 17-23, 2013 as Pollinator Week in the State of Virginia. June 17-23, 2013 Office of Governor Bob McDonnell
Children's Farm Lawn Maymont
Richmond, VA 23220 		Free Family Event Buzzing with Fun!

For kids: Storytelling, Puppet show, Children's Crafts area, See Inside a Bee Hive, Dance Like a Bee, Visit the Butterfly Tent!
For adults: Displays on Pollinators, Tips for your Garden, Plant Suggestions, Food & Beverage Samples, Butterfly Garden Tours! 		June 15, 2013
11 am - 3 pm

edwardssu@chesterfield.gov

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