OLD TOWN — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host Pollen Palooza, a free, family-friendly celebration of pollinators, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 30 at Rogers Farm, 914 Bennoch Road. Rain date is May 31.
The event will feature engaging, educational activities for all ages focused on the essential role of bees, butterflies and other pollinators in Maine’s ecosystems. Attendees can enjoy interactive activities with Maine Audubon and Hirundo, live and pinned insect displays, an observation hive, face painting and more. The event will also feature a collaborative recycled art project with visiting artist Kim Bernard and the debut of a new outdoor pizza oven. Friends from The Good Crust will offer free samples of farm flatbreads, and Black Bear Beekeepers will share local honey samples. More event details can be found at the Rogers Farm webpage.
For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Kate Garland at [email protected] or 207-942-7396. Requests for accommodations received at least seven days before the event provide a reasonable amount of time to meet the request; however, all requests will be considered.
