A Buzzing Celebration of our Precious Pollinators
Great Parks Pollinator Festival
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Join us for a buzzing celebration of our precious pollinators at the inaugural Great Parks Pollinator Festival! Explore educational exhibits, enjoy family-friendly activities, and shop unique spring crafts from local artists. Learn about the vital role pollinators play in our ecosystem and discover how you can support their conservation efforts. Don't miss this opportunity to have fun and help protect our planet's pollinators!
Activities:
- Explore educational booths and learn about the importance of pollinators.
- Get creative with kids' crafts designed to inspire appreciation for nature.
- Shop unique spring and seasonal crafts from local artists and vendors.
- Savor delicious treats from food trucks
- Enjoy live music as you soak up the atmosphere of the harbor.
- Lace up your running/walking shoes and join the Great Parks Pollinator 5K at 2 p.m. (see details below)
When
May 18 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(Great Parks Pollinator 5K at 2 p.m.)
Where
Miami Whitewater Forest | Harbor
9001 Mt Hope Rd
Harrison, OH 45030
Cost
Free entry! (food and beverage available for purchase)
Great Parks Pollinator 5k
We are thrilled to collaborate with Miles for Monarchs for the Great Parks Pollinator 5k. The Pollinator 5k is a timed, family-friendly run that allows you to support the Miles for Monarchs campaign – a nationwide effort designed to engage participants in personal wellness while supporting monarch butterfly conservation. Registration includes a custom race medal, a seed packet from Shaker Trace Nursery, stickers from Great Parks and Miles for Monarchs, and a discount for the Miles for Monarchs online merch store. Enjoy the scenery at Miami Whitewater Forest while running on our paved course.
This event falls on a Great Parks Community Day, and Motor Vehicle Permits are not required for entry.