Get Ready for Excitement: The 2nd Annual Pollinator Festival in Vancouver!
- Kyle Roslund
- Jun 14
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 29
Mark your calendars for an inspiring and fun-filled day at the 2nd Annual Pollinator Festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025, hosted by the Vancouver Bee Project. This vibrant event celebrates the vital role pollinators play in our ecosystems while offering something for everyone—whether you are a nature enthusiast, a budding gardener, or simply looking for a family-friendly activity.
Held in the heart of Vancouver at Marshall Park (1069 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA. 98663), this year's festival promises a buzzing lineup of engaging speakers, interactive activities, vendor booths, guided tours, and even an event bioblitz to survey local biodiversity.
🌼 Festival Highlights
Expert Speakers
The Pollinator Festival is thrilled to welcome an incredible lineup of keynote speakers and experts:
Dr. Robert Michael Pyle
Acclaimed author, lepidopterist, and founder of the Xerces Society, Bob will share insights from his remarkable career advocating for pollinators and preserving biodiversity.
Andony Melathopoulos
A professor at Oregon State University and expert in pollinator health and habitat conservation, Andony will discuss some interesting data discoveries from the Oregon and Washington Bee Atlases.
Josephine Woolington
Author of Where We Call Home, Josephine will delve into the intersection of storytelling, conservation, and the ways we can create homes for pollinators.
Michael O'Loughlin
Representing the Clark Public Utilities Pollinator Project, Michael will share lessons from Clark Public Utilities’ local pollinator-friendly restoration projects in Clark County.
Guided Tours and Walks
Pollinator Meadows Tour at Clark College Led by Steven Clark and Bella Padgett, explore the native and ornamental meadows of Clark College, a proud participant in the Bee Campus USA initiative. Learn firsthand how these thriving habitats support pollinators and inspire sustainable landscaping.
VITA Elementary Green Schoolyard Tour Led by Jane Tesner-Kleiner, discover how innovative green schoolyard installations at VITA Elementary are creating havens for pollinators while educating the next generation of environmental stewards.
City of Vancouver Native Plantings and Pop-Up Arboretum at Marshall Park See the wonderful native plantings installed by the Naturespaces program at Marshall Park and explore the park’s tree canopy through an Urban Forestry pop-up arboretum.
Interactive Activities
Event Bioblitz Join fellow nature lovers in identifying and cataloging local pollinator species as part of an exciting citizen science initiative.
Vendor Booths and Workshops Explore local vendors offering eco-friendly products and pollinator resources.
🌻 Plan Your Visit
This festival is a unique opportunity to connect with pollinator champions, learn how to make your outdoor spaces pollinator-friendly, and have a great time with family and friends.
📅 Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
📍 Location: Marshal Park 1069 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663
🌐 More Info: Visit www.pollinatorfestival.org for a detailed schedule, vendor list, and volunteer opportunities.
Let’s come together to celebrate and support the pollinators that keep our world blooming. We’ll see you there!
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