2025 Pollinator Events
June is National Pollinators Month and June 16-22 is Virginia & National Pollinator Week! Pollinators play a critical role pollinators play in our ecosystems, food systems, and gardens
Ongoing
Visit the Hampton Roads AREC. Did you know the thirty different demonstration gardens, two waling trails, and two arboretums at the Hampton Roads AREC are free and open to the public!? They have just finished installing a Monarch waystation (adjacent to our pollinator and native plant demonstration gardens). This new waystation is registered with the Monarch Watch. Stop by and visit! 1444 Diamond Springs Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455.
June 7
Henrico Master Gardeners Pollinator Festival and Plant Sale
When/Where: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Deep Run Park 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy, Henrico, VA 23233
Henrico County Master Gardeners will hold their annual Pollinator Festival and Plant Sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7, in the Recreation Center at Deep Run Park in Henrico’s west end. Master Gardeners will be selling plants from their own gardens at bargain prices. The event will also include pre-made floral arrangements available for purchase, a “Garden Treasures” table selling gently used gardening items, educational displays, hands-on children’s activities, tool and knife sharpening, musical entertainment and a food truck. Henrico Master Gardeners will be staffing a Plant Clinic to answer gardening questions. Admission is free. More info via Facebook event.
Carroll County Beekeepers Annual Field Day and Hive Inspection
When/Where: 9:00 am in Hillsville, VA. Please preregister. Donations for lunch appreciated. Contact Steve Pottorff pottorff@vt.edu for more information and to register.
From a hive inspection beekeepers can learn about colony strength and population, queen productivity, pest detection, hive health and behavior.
June 18-22
2025 Portsmouth Pollinator Festival
When/Where:
- June 18th: Arts and Crafts 10-11am, Ages 5-8
- June 18th: Pollinator Talk 6-7pm, Adults
- June 19th: STEM Activities 10-11am, Ages 5-8
- June 20th: Bee Lifecycle Activities 10-11am, Ages 5-8
- June 21st: Pollinator Festival and Plant Sale, All Ages
It is National Pollinator week! Come Celebrate Pollinator week with us. Pollinator Week June16-22nd 2025 is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. Pollinator Week 2025 is a celebration of the vital role that pollinators play in our ecosystems, economies, and agriculture. With these events-we urge participants to appreciate the essential role pollinators play in creating and expressing human culture, in all of its forms. These essential creatures, including bees, butterflies, moths, bats, beetles, and hummingbirds, are the unsung heroes behind the food we enjoy and the beauty that surrounds us.. By understanding the impact of our actions on their habitats and embracing sustainable practices, we can pave the way for a flourishing future. Join us in celebrating Pollinator Week 2025, and let's cultivate a world where both nature and humanity thrive in harmony. Explore our resources, learn about pollinator-friendly initiatives, and be inspired to contribute to the vision of a greener and more sustainable tomorrow. June 18th: Arts and Crafts 10-11am, Ages 5-8 June 18th: Pollinator Talk 6-7pm, Adults June 19th: STEM Activities 10-11am, Ages 5-8 June 20th: Bee Lifecycle Activities 10-11am, Ages 5-8 June 21st: Pollinator Festival and Plant Sale, All Ages Free Event! Register Here.
June 20
James City County/Williamsburg Pollinator Palooza
When/Where: Friday, June 20th, from 9:00–11:00 AM, 3793 Ironbound Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188-2513
Are you looking for an engaging and educational event to spark your child’s curiosity and excitement? Pollinator Palooza is perfect for combining fun, hands-on activities with meaningful learning! Join the JCC/Williamsburg Extension Master Gardeners on Friday, June 20th, from 9:00–11:00 AM at Veterans Park next to the Pollinator Garden, as part of James City County’s Longest Day at Play. More info on their website.
June 21
Suffolk Pollinator Day
When/Where: Sleepy Hole Children's Garden & Seaboard Coastline Trail at Driver Pollinator Garden, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Learn about plant pollination, the insects that do it, and the plants in some of our demo gardens.