Get a head start on celebrating Pollinator Week 2025 at this family-friendly event! Learn about the insects and animals that perform the important task of pollinating plants, especially those that provide us with much of the food we eat.

See live bats and learn about their roles in pollination from our friends at Incredible Bats(Opens in a new window). Find out how to support pollinators at home with insect hotels, gardens and plants native to our region. Flutter over to the native plant sale and bring home the blooms you love. Try your hand at exciting pollination challenges, crafts and activities, and don’t forget to stop in the museum to explore the Smithsonian Gardens’ “Pollination Investigation” Exhibit. Buzz by this outdoor summer party for the birds, bees, bats and more! There will be something fun for everyone! Tacos Maui(Opens in a new window) food truck and Kona Ice(Opens in a new window) will be onsite, so grab a tasty bite to eat while you enjoy your day at the island.

The event is sponsored by The Nature Foundation of Will County(Opens in a new window) with funding from Citgo Petroleum Corporation. Partners for the native plant sale include The Nature Foundation and Nicor Gas.