This event is organized by Wild Pollinator Partners (Ontario East – Outaouais) and this year’s theme is “Start With a Tree.” Find out how important native trees are to pollinators and how both make our environment healthy. (For more info: Pollinators and trees)
Bring the whole family. Walks and talks. Activities for kids. Lots to do and see.
Pollinator Appreciation Day
Saturday, June 20th, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Fletcher Wildlife Garden ( MAP )
Meet people who have created a pollinator garden, talk with scientists who study pollinators, connect with organizations that support pollinator projects, learn from tree experts, buy a tree for your yard or win one in our free lottery.
A variety of experts representing organizations or themselves will be on hand to share information, answer questions, tell you everything you need to know about helping pollinators.
- Master Gardeners
- Wild Pollinator Partners
- Entomologists and bee researchers
- Ontario Invasive Plant Council
- Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library
- Canadian Wildlife Federation
- Ecology Ottawa
- City of Ottawa, Trees in Trust and Plant Your Place programs
- Monarch Teacher Network
- Ottawa Stewardship Council
- CAFES (Community Associations for Environmental Sustainability)
- People who have created and now manage pollinator gardens
