DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — Pollinators are vital to food production all over the world. In Maine, examples of well-known pollinators include butterflies, birds, beetles and of course, bees. In June, the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD) worked with local volunteers to plant a Pollinator Sunflower Garden, a garden space for the public to enjoy, observe and learn about native pollinators.
In celebration of this new addition to the Law Farm, the PCSWCD will be holding a free Pollinators! event on Friday, August 16th from 10AM-12PM at the Law Farm in Dover-Foxcroft.
The PCSWCD is hosting Maine State Apiarist Jennifer Lund and Miss Michelle from Thompson Free Library for a morning of fun and learning for this event. Jennifer Lund will share facts and information about native pollinators. Miss Michelle will hold a pollinator-themed story time in the center of the garden. Afterwards, participants can join guests and PCSWCD staff for a “Pollinator Search & Find” at the Law Farm.
RSVP is required to attend and appreciated.
For more information about the Law Farm, or any program or event offered by the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District, please contact the District at 207-564-2321 ext. 3, email info@piscataquisswcd.org
–Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
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