Join Palouse Conservation District and Washington State Entomology Graduate Student Association for a family-friendly citizen science pollinator event at Koppel Farm in Pullman on Saturday July 10th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Participants will learn about pollinators on the Palouse, as well as make observations on pollinators visiting the garden through the iNaturalist citizen science app. Family-friendly activities will be available, including a bingo card and pollinator masks. Participants will be eligible to win a native bee hotel. Nets and other identification tools will be provided. All skill levels are encouraged to join. Birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles, and other small mammals that pollinate plants are responsible for bringing us one out of every three bites of food and sustaining our ecosystems. Pollinator populations are in decline due to loss of feeding and nesting habitats. Adding natural habitat areas into farm systems and planting native species that offer extending blooming periods, can change the future for pollinators.

Participants should bring a water bottle, favorite field guide, and dress appropriately for the weather. Picnic tables will be available but feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket during a short presentation and maintain social distancing. Refreshments will be available.

Healthy Washington Covid-19 recommendations will be in place, including social distancing and wearing a mask. Recommendations subject to change, dependent on local health guidelines for outdoor events.

Registration is recommended at https://givepul.se/bbz7zc.