Join us for our annual celebration of butterflies, bees, and blossoms!
Join the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Centre County and partner organizations for a day of family fun activities, exhibits, and presentations as we celebrate butterflies, bees, and all of our beneficial pollinators. Where would we be without ‘em?
Events and Activities
Pollinator ParadeThe event begins with our Pollinator Parade! Come dressed as your favorite pollinator. During it's inaugural year - the pollinator parade featured butterflies, bees, birds, and even a grasshopper and gravity! Show off your creative spirit at this years' parade. Begins at 10AM at the upper parking area.
monarch Mosaic
Add a tile to our Monarch Mosaic - a travelling art exhibit designed to build awareness of the decline in populations of the monarch butterfly.
displays and exhibitsEnjoy the many displays and exhibits from Penn State Extension Master Gardeners and our event partners (see list below).
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shutterbug boothHave your photo taken in our shutterbug booth as a colorful critter.
Make your own butterfly net with Shaver’s Creek
Make your own butterfly net from recycled materials. Practice using it at Tudek Park in the Snetsinger Butterfly Garden. You’ll find out which Pennsylvania native plants are key to their survival! This program is a joint partnership with the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Centre County. Material for nets are available while supplies last.
Caterpillar cookies and butterfly life cycleDecorate delicious caterpillar cookies and learn about the butterfly life-cycle.
The Great Scavenger huntExplore the habitat and get your passport stamped as you learn interesting tid-bits and spot some of the many friends who live in the habitat.
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"habitat chats"
The event features several short presentations and hands on demonstrations providing information about activities and gardening practices you can do in your own home habitat.
See event map for locations.
All Day - Milkjug Mini-Greenhouses
Master Gardener Martha Moss will be demonstrating how to use milk-jugs and other containers to start seeds outdoors using the winter-sow method.
11:00 Gardening for the Birds
Our feathered friends are delightful to watch, and play an important pest management role for gardeners. Learn how you can attract and support bird populations in your home habitat.
12:00 Just Add Water: Providing Water Resources for Butterflies and Bees
Like us bees, butterflies, and other pollinators need access to water to survive. Learn how you can create a puddling area, and add other features to your garden to harvest water for pollinators.
12:30 Planting for Pollinators: Designing Your Backyard Habitat
A hands-on activity will help you learn the finer points of planning and designing a pollinator friendly habitat.
1:00 Nests for Native Bees
Our many native bees are solitary, making nests rather than living in hives. Learn how you can support our native bee populations by making your very own "bee house"
1:30 Therapeutic Landscapes
A garden that benefits bees and butterflies can also provide a restful place for meditative reflection and opportunities for healing. Learn about our planned Serenity Space and how your garden can provide therapeutic benefits.
See event map for locations.
All Day - Milkjug Mini-Greenhouses
Master Gardener Martha Moss will be demonstrating how to use milk-jugs and other containers to start seeds outdoors using the winter-sow method.
11:00 Gardening for the Birds
Our feathered friends are delightful to watch, and play an important pest management role for gardeners. Learn how you can attract and support bird populations in your home habitat.
12:00 Just Add Water: Providing Water Resources for Butterflies and Bees
Like us bees, butterflies, and other pollinators need access to water to survive. Learn how you can create a puddling area, and add other features to your garden to harvest water for pollinators.
12:30 Planting for Pollinators: Designing Your Backyard Habitat
A hands-on activity will help you learn the finer points of planning and designing a pollinator friendly habitat.
1:00 Nests for Native Bees
Our many native bees are solitary, making nests rather than living in hives. Learn how you can support our native bee populations by making your very own "bee house"
1:30 Therapeutic Landscapes
A garden that benefits bees and butterflies can also provide a restful place for meditative reflection and opportunities for healing. Learn about our planned Serenity Space and how your garden can provide therapeutic benefits.
