Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Centre County and partner organizations team up to create 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?
Partner Organizations
The following partners will be on hand with exhibits and activities for the whole family!
Events & Activities
Pollinator ParadeThe event begins with our Pollinator Parade! Come dressed as your favorite pollinator. During its inaugural year, the pollinator parade featured butterflies, bees, birds, and even a grasshopper and gravity! Show off your creative spirit at this year's parade. Begins at 10AM at the upper parking area.
The Great Scavenger hunt
Let your passport be your guide through the fascinating world of Pennsylvania's very own native butterflies, bees, and birds.
Collect stamps at action stations around the Snetsinger Butterfly Garden and redeem for a prize. In your journey "around the world" of Wings in the Park you'll discover the magic of pollinators.
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shutterbug boothHave your photo taken in our shutterbug booth as a colorful critter.
Shaver's Creek Raptor Program!
Shaver's Creek brings their Eastern Screech Owl to talk about the relationships that birds have with caterpillars, moths, and butterflies.
Programs at 11am and 1:00pm Caterpillar cookies and butterfly life cycleDecorate delicious caterpillar cookies and learn about the butterfly life-cycle.
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Free native plantsVisitors will receive a native plant to start their own habitat at home! Limit one per family, while supplies last.
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