Join Us for the Third Annual Pollinator Safari!

Grab your sunhat, bring your curiosity, and join us on Saturday, May 31 for the Woonasquatucket Greenway Pollinator Safari — a family-friendly outdoor adventure celebrating the busy world of pollinators!

From 2:00 to 4:00 PM, we’ll gather at Riverside Park, Providence, RI (meet at the Red Shed) for an afternoon of hands-on activities, nature exploration, and community fun. This is your chance to explore the beautiful Woonasquatucket River Greenway, connect with local environmental partners, and discover why pollinators are such a vital part of our ecosystems.

✨ What’s in store?

  • Make your own insect stick puppets and egg carton critters

  • Test your knowledge at the pollinator trivia wheel

  • Catch and observe bugs with sweep nets

  • Plant native seeds to bring home

  • Explore interactive stations from awesome partners like RI DEM, Audubon Society of RI, URI Bee Lab, and more

Whether you’re a parent looking for a fun weekend outing, a nature lover eager to learn more, or just someone who wants to celebrate the buzzing beauty of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators — we’d love to have you join us!

🌟 Event Partners:
✅ 15 Minute Field Trips (host)
✅ Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC)
✅ Olneyville Community Library / Bookmobile
✅ RI Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Fish and Wildlife
✅ Audubon Society of Rhode Island (ASRI)
✅ URI Bee Lab

📍 Event Details:
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Time: 2:00–4:00 PM
Location: Riverside Park, Providence, RI (Meet at the Red Shed)

Come celebrate nature, have fun, and learn how we can all help protect the pollinators that keep our world blooming! 🌸🐝🌿