Residents are invited to join in the celebration of Pollinator Week from June 17th to June 23rd around the city.
To mark the occasion, the city has organized a series of various activities and events to engage the community while highlighting the importance of pollinators. Additionally, residents who wish to participate in their own way are encouraged to plant pollinator-friendly gardens, reduce pesticide use, and spread awareness among their peers.
Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton describes Pollinator Week as an opportunity to educate the community about the essential role pollinators like bees and butterflies play in Grande Prairie’s ecosystem.
“As a dedicated Bee City, these local initiatives and opportunities for community involvement aim to enhance the health and diversity of our ecosystem creating a strong quality of life for all our residents,” she says.
Numerous activities are scheduled throughout the week kicking off on June 19th with the first GP Grows Orchard Tour event at Mike Fedyna Park from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Additionally, children can participate in a rock painting activity to paint rocks to resemble their favourite pollinators and submit photos of their work for a chance to win a prize pack.
Teens and adults are encouraged to join the “Pedal for Pollinators” photo challenge by taking photos of pollinators they encounter while biking on the city’s trail system, and submissions for this challenge can also be entered for a chance to win a prize pack.
Photos can be submitted on the city’s website.
