The Baxter County Conservation District will be the buzz around town Wednesday morning from 10 to 1 as they have many fun events related to pollinators lined up.
The Mountain Buzz Pollinator event, a free event which takes place in front of the Conservation District Office, will feature a wide variety of events showing the importance these creatures have in our lives. Participants will be able to tour the District’s Pollinator Garden, which has had 13 new additions, purchase food products made with the help of pollinators and visit with experts.
The Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County will sponsor a couple of events, including a reading of Meet the Pollinators: A Night and Day Adventure by Barbara Ciletti and an arts and crafts table. The Division of Agriculture will also make an appearance with a “bug truck.”
Molly Garland with the Baxter County Conservation Disctrict says pollinators are more than just bees and butterflies.
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While some of these bugs may be annoying to have around, Garland stresses the importance they have on the planet.
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Along with the many features at the event, the Conservation District also has other programs to promote pollinator preservation. Garland gives an example of one such project.
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The Conservation District encourages participants to register by calling the office at 870-425-3527, Ext. 3 or visiting www.baxtercountycd.com.
The Baxter County Conservation District Building is located at 406 West Wade Ave.
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