Friday, June 19, 2026
Noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Greenhouses and Heritage Garden 

Did you know every third bite of food you eat is thanks to a pollinator? Join us for Pollinator Day and enjoy a day of hands-on discovery as we celebrate the birds, bees and butterflies that power our planet. 

Explore the Greenhouses and Heritage Garden to learn which insects are essential to vegetable plants and flowers. Guests will experience interactive activities, meet local experts and gain practical knowledge on how to support pollinators in their own backyard. 

You will discover: 

• How to start your own pollinator-friendly garden with a Discovery Park seed packet  

• How to identify pollinators while searching for them across the grounds  

• How to protect pollinators and support their habitats at home  

• How pollinators contribute to healthy ecosystems and food production  

Schedule:

12-4 p.m. | Northwest Tennessee Beekeepers | Wade Cabin 

12-4 p.m. | Bugs with Dr. Pitz | Art Hall on Lower-Level

12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. | Buzzy the Bee Photo Opportunities

1:30-3:30 p.m. | Create your own Pollinator | Farm Credit Mid-America Greenhouses

12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. | Catch a Pollinator | Wildflower Garden

1-3 p.m. | Pollinator Tour with Russell, Discovery Park education specialist  | Heritage Park

Featured Guests:

• Northwest Tennessee Beekeepers 
• Dr. Kevin Pitz, University of Tennessee at Martin
• Dr. Shawna Adams, Dyersburg State Community College
• Buzzy the Bee 

Pollinator Day is part of Discovery Park’s educational programming, offering hands-on experiences that connect guests with nature, conservation and science. 

This event is free with Discovery Park admission or membership.