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Please join us for our 2026 Pollinator Activities! See Below!
History and Purpose
History and Purpose
Pollinator Week was initiated and is managed by Pollinator Partnership. In 2008, the U.S. Senate’s unanimous approval and designation of a week in June as “National Pollinator Week” marked a necessary step toward addressing the urgent issue of declining pollinator populations. Pollinator Week has now grown into an international celebration, promoting the valuable ecosystem services provided by bees, birds, butterflies, bats, beetles, moths, wasps, and flies.
People across the planet have pledged to continue promoting pollinator health and well-being through their Pollinator Week events. Through community activities, planting sessions, garden and farm walks, Pollinator Week 2026 promises to be the busiest and best one yet!
Events
Events
June 16, 2026: Natives for Pollinators Gardener's Toolbox class. Planting natives for pollinators is quite popular and a great step toward protecting these valuable resources. Every great pollinator plant is not necessarily a well-behaved landscape choice. Fayette County horticulture agents will steer you to some pollinator favorites that also are great for gardeners. Take home a nice plant for your pollinator garden. Cost: $10.00. Register here: https://fayette.mgcafe.uky.edu/events/favorite-natives-pollinators
June 18, 2026: "Bee Campus" Celebration with Columbia Gas. Kentucky State University, Learn about new "flower fabric" to plant pollinator habitat on rights of ways and universities in six states. Try honey varietals. Talk with KSU experts. 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (E.T.) Free
June 18, 2026: "Bee Campus" Celebration with Columbia Gas. Kentucky State University, Learn about new "flower fabric" to plant pollinator habitat on rights of ways and universities in six states. Try honey varietals. Talk with KSU experts. 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (E.T.) Free
400 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY
June 22, 2026: "The Extraordinary Caterpillar," Farish Theatre at the Central Public Library, 140 East Main, St., Lexington, KY. Mayor Linda Gorton reads Pollinator Proclamation at 6:30 p.m. (E.T.) Movie start time, 6:45 p.m. Free. https://www.facebook.com/share/1QA2D46Lae/
A note for attendees: while there will not be an official vendor fair at this year’s Pollinator Week kick-off, we’ll still have plenty of great resources available! Be sure to check out our seed giveaway, informational brochures, program materials, and other pollinator-friendly resources during the event.
June 22 - June 26, 2026: Free pollinator seed packets at Marksbury Library Branch throughout Pollinator Week while supplies last. One seed packet per household.
June 25, 2026: Butterfly Walk, Raven Run, from 9:30-11:00am at Raven Run: Celebrate Pollinator Week at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary! Join us for a Butterfly Walk where we will explore our beautiful butterflies and their habitats. Walking route will be slow paced over approximately 1- 1.5 miles of easy to moderately difficult terrain with some uneven terrain. If you have issues registering or have any questions, please feel free to give us a call at the Nature Center at 859-272-6105. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water, sunblock, and a sun hat. Program is recommended for adults and ages 12+. Free. Registration is required. Please click link below:
June 25, 2026: Butterfly Walk, Raven Run, from 9:30-11:00am at Raven Run: Celebrate Pollinator Week at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary! Join us for a Butterfly Walk where we will explore our beautiful butterflies and their habitats. Walking route will be slow paced over approximately 1- 1.5 miles of easy to moderately difficult terrain with some uneven terrain. If you have issues registering or have any questions, please feel free to give us a call at the Nature Center at 859-272-6105. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water, sunblock, and a sun hat. Program is recommended for adults and ages 12+. Free. Registration is required. Please click link below:
June 25, 2026: "Butterflies of Summer" at Floracliff. Butterfly Walk, 1:00-3:30 p.m. (E.T.) Location: 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515. Please register for this event.
June 25, 2026: "Butterflies of Summer" at Floracliff. Butterfly Walk, 1:00-3:30 p.m. (E.T.) Location: 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515. Please register for this event.
June 25, 2026 Fayette County Master Gardeners will be at Eastside Library Branch for a family friendly Bring a Garden Home event from 11am - 12pm. No registration required. First come, first served while supplies last.
June 26, 2026: Beetle Discovery with Paul Baker, at Floracliff. 7:30-10:00 p.m. (E.T.) Location: 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515. Please register for this event.
June 26, 2026: Beetle Discovery with Paul Baker, at Floracliff. 7:30-10:00 p.m. (E.T.) Location: 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515. Please register for this event.
June 27, 2026: “Donuts and Coffee (or Orange Juice) with Pollinators,” a visit to the Rotary Club of Lexington Pollinator Garden, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon (ET). Location: Kenawood Park, 612 Bryanwood Parkway, behind the ball park. This 0.8 acre linear garden was established four years ago in conjunction with Lexington’s Divisions of Water Quality and Parks & Recreation. It contains more than more than 45 varieties of native plants. To see a diagram, please click on the "Pollinator Garden" link in the photo to the left.
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