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Wildflower Show and Pollinator Festival coming June 27
Celebrate native flowers and pollinators – and the
special connections between them – at the upcoming
Wildflower Show and Pollinator Festival at Sunriver
Nature Center & Observatory (SNCO).
There are more types of flowering plants than all the
species of fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals combined.
Each flowering plant species may work with dozens
of insect species for pollination, forming a complex
network that helps support life across the planet.
Flowers are the reproductive structure of angiosperms, the dominant group of plants on Earth today.
Unlike cone-bearing plants, angiosperms produce
seeds enclosed within ovaries that later develop
into fruit.
The seeds, fruits, grains and nuts produced by flowering plants are the source of much of the world’s food.
In fact, the USDA states one in every three bites
of food we eat exists because of pollinators. We can
thank these incredible creatures for contributing to the
reproduction of 75% of the world's flowering plants
and 35% of global food crops.
While many other plants rely primarily on wind
or water for reproduction, flowering plants evolved
extraordinary partnerships with pollinators, including
bees, butterflies, beetles, hummingbirds and bats.
When flowering plants became widespread, they
changed Earth’s ecosystems by connecting plants and
pollinators over millions of years of coevolution.
We invite you to join us in learning about the beauty,
variety and importance of wildflowers and the creatures
that help them thrive.
Find the Flower Longhorn Beetle hiding on our event
ad on this Scene spread. Did you know this little critter
is actually a pollinator?
It eats and spreads pollen on summer wildflowers up
and down Western North America.
Learn about these fascinating creatures, and many
more amazing native plants and pollinators, at the
Wildflower Show & Pollinator Festival coming up on
Saturday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on our Sunriver
Nature Center & Observatory campus.
The event features a display of native wildflowers and
plants, educational talks, wildflower walks, hands-on
activities for all ages, a marketplace including native
plants for sale, food, drinks and more.
SNCO is partnering with local organizations,
including: Native Plant Society of Oregon, High
Desert Chapter; Worthy Garden Club; and Pollinator Pathways of Bend to bring you a week’s worth of
fun and educational events surrounding the festival.
Check them out.
native flowers.
Enjoy wildflower-themed vendors, food and drinks,
and guided wildflower walks led by members of the
Native Plant Society of Oregon, High Desert Chapter,
to help you begin identifying local species.
Educational lectures and activities will take place
throughout the day, and a variety of native plants will
be for sale for you to take home.
The highlight of the day will be the Waggle Dance
Festival week lineup
& Pollinator Parade.
Monday June 22: Wildflower & Pollinator Trivia
Buzz-buzz around in this fun, interactive honeybee
Think you know a thing or two? Take your pick
of two lively wildflower and pollinator trivia nights. waggle dance and then “fly” around campus in the lively
Right here in Sunriver, come down to Century Com- Pollinator Parade. Costumes are highly encouraged.
After the festival, join us for a watercolor workshop
mons Taps & Trucks or, if you’re up in Bend, join us at
Worthy Brewing. Come thirsty, leave enlightened and where even beginners can learn to capture the essence
of native flowers.
enjoy prizes that are sure to grow on you.
Wednesday June 24: “Know Your Natives”
Our high desert landscape can seem daunting for
gardeners, but when you choose plants that evolved
for this climate, your landscape can come together
naturally. Presented by Worthy Garden Club at Worth
Brewing in Bend.
Thursday June 25: “Best Wildflower Walks in
Central Oregon” with LeeAnn Kriegh
Join local author LeeAnn Kriegh, author of “The Nature of Bend” and other beloved regional guidebooks,
as she highlights the best wildflower hikes throughout
Central Oregon.
Want to know where to find spectacular penstemons,
vibrant balsamroot blooms, or high alpine meadows?
This lecture will showcase the region’s most unforgettable wildflower walks and scenic trails. Presented by
Sunriver You at SHARC.
Saturday June 27: The Central Oregon
Wildflower Show and Pollinator Festival
Experience the carefully curated Wildflower Show
featuring blooms collected from across Central Oregon,
showcasing the astonishing diversity that can be found
in your own backyard.
Outside the exhibit, explore the pollinators with
Oregon Bee Atlas and discover up close the incredible
beauty and variety of the insects that pollinate our
central oregon
Sunday June 28: Wildflower & Pollinator
Brunch at Sunriver Resort
After a full week of celebrating the native plant and
pollinator diversity of Central Oregon, unwind with a
relaxing, delicious Sunday morning brunch at Sunriver
Resort. Proceeds will benefit Sunriver Nature Center
& Observatory.
Sunriver’s transition to TDS
Fiber is happening now.
When you receive your email or mailed notice
from TDS, schedule your installation
appointment right away to help avoid
last-minute demand and scheduling delays.
CALL: 1-833-722-2527
Saturday
June 27
& plinator festival
9am - 3pm
at Sunriver Nature Center
& Observatory
- Events all week -
Get your tickets!
wildflower.snco.org
Early registration discounts
Wildflower Display • Marketplace + Food • Lectures + Workshops • Activities for All Ages
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