Pollination Celebration

Join us for a celebration of 
pollinators on
June 16, 2024

Join Goodell Gardens as we celebrate the world of pollinators during National Pollinator Week! 

We have so much fun planned!
Check out the schedule: 

Schedule for the Inaugural Pollination Celebration at Goodell Gardens & Homestead: Sunday, June 16, 2024 North Lawn: Arts and Crafts Vendors 11 am - 6 pm | Sunken Garden: Children's Program: Busy Bees, Busy Blooms - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm; Children's Program: Interesting Insects 2:30 - 3:30 pm | Events Tent: Buzzy Bingo! 1 - 2 pm; Pollinator PopQuiz Trivia 4-5:30 pm | South Lawn: Exhibits and Activities 11 am - 6 pm | Events Barn: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Presentation: Backyard Bees and Honey Production | 2:30 - 2:30 pm: Presentation - Raising Monarch Butterflies | 4-5:30 pm: Painting Class: Sunflower and Bees Canvas Painting

Vendors, Exhibits, and Activities are Free

Wristband required for Presentations, Programs, & Game Time

Tickets required for Painting Class

We’re still finalizing details but ticketing is live for some of the day’s classes and activities.
Check out the information below to learn more and sign up or purchase tickets! 

Vendors , gardens & Activities
FREE
  • 11 am – 6 pm: Vendors
  • 11 am – 6 pm: Exhibits & Activities
  • 11 am – 6 pm: Visit Gardens, Trails & Labyrinth
admission to classes, programs & Game time
(except painting)
VIP WRISTBAND

One wristband is $15 per person ($10 for members), and includes: 

  • 11:30 – 12:30: Busy Bees, Busy Blooms (kids’ program)
  • 2:30 – 3:30: Interesting Insects (kids’ program)
  • Buzzy Bingo (win prizes)
  • 11:30 – 12:30: Backyard Bees and Honey Production
  • 2:30 – 3:30: Raising Monarch Butterflies
  • Pollinator Pop Quiz
Purchase Wristband!
FEE TO PARTICIPATE 
PAINTING CLASS

Sunflower and Bee Canvas Painting with Connie Bootz of Lucky Crane Studios

SIGN UP TODAY!

Interested in vending at this event? 

Apply to vend today!

Thank you to those who make our Gardens and programs possible

The 2024 Program of Events is made possible by a Special Events Grant from ECGRA.

Financial support is also received from the Carrie H. & Margaret E. Goodell Fund of the Erie Community Foundation.