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Massillon, OH, 44646
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Events

Save Ohio Bees™ special events provide education and nature experiences for all ages. Learn about native bees and how to help them thrive while restoring and enjoying the natural world.

Pollinator Palooza June 22
Jun
22
11:00 AM11:00

Pollinator Palooza June 22

Join us on June 22 from 11:00 to 3:00 for Pollinator Palooza at Franklin Park Conservatory during National Pollinator Week. Meet pollinator organizations, learn cool stuff, and enjoy crafts, music, and garden tours.

  • Discover Ohio’s native bees.

  • Learn about butterflies and bats.

  • Enjoy activities, music, food, and tours.

  • Color a Bumble Bee.

  • Get native wildflower seeds.

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Butterflies Day
Mar
14
6:00 PM18:00

Butterflies Day

Butterflies Day

Did you know Ohio is home to about 140 species of butterflies and nearly 500 species of native bees? Join us on March 14 at 6:00 p.m. at the Wilderness Center.

  • Discover Ohio’s wild butterflies and bees and their habitat needs.

  • Enjoy music, art, and pollinator-friendly wildflower seeds.

  • Win a Save Ohio Bees & Wilderness Center gift bag.

  • Shop the annual Native Plant Sale.

    FREE for TWC Members. Only $4 for Non-Members.
    Parking is Free.
    LEARN MORE AND RSVP

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Pollinator Pupils at Chef's Garden
Jul
22
11:00 AM11:00

Pollinator Pupils at Chef's Garden

Bring the family and visit us on July 22 for a special Chef’s Garden event at Farmer Jones Farm Market in Huron, Ohio called Pollinator Pupils. This event is for children age 4 and up.

Join Save Ohio Bees™ founder Tracy Teuscher, Dr. Amy Sapola, and Jasmine Skrada.

Tracy will talk about native bees and how to help them thrive, and engage the children through art and singing.

Dr. Amy Sapola will talk about developing a mindful relationship with food, and will share the connections between bees and healthy food, soil, and people.

Jasmine Skrada will share a bit about honey bees.

Presentations will be offered at 11:00 and Noon.

Learn about native bees and honey bees, how they contribute to the sustainability of ecosystems including food and forests, sing the "Wild Bees" song, color a bumble bee picture, and take home some native wildflower seeds. 

REGISTRATION IS ONLY $5.
Click HERE to learn more and register.

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Pollinator Palooza June 24
Jun
24
11:00 AM11:00

Pollinator Palooza June 24

Join us on June 24 for Pollinator Palooza at Franklin Park Conservatory during National Pollinator Week. Meet pollinator organizations, learn cool stuff, and enjoy crafts, music, and garden tours.

  • Discover Ohio’s native bees and their superpowers

  • Learn 5 ways to help them thrive

  • Save 10% on our organic cotton Tees & Totes (in person only)

  • Enjoy activities, music, food, and tours

  • Get our NEW coloring page

  • Sing the “Wild Bees” song

  • Take home native wildflower seeds

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Nature Fest June 3-4
Jun
3
to Jun 4

Nature Fest June 3-4

Join us for Nature Fest at the Wilderness Center June 3-4

  • June 3: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  • NATIVE BEE PRESENTATION: June 3 at 11:00 a.m.

  • June 4: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Celebrate the nature-creativity connection!

  • Art & handmade products (50% net to beneficiaries)

  • 100% organic cotton Tees & Totes (100% net to beneficiaries)

  • Save Ohio Bees™ coloring page

  • Sing the Wild Bees song

  • Get native wildflower seeds (first 100 visitors)

Nature Fest - Celebrating the nature-creativity connection!

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World Bee Day at Franklin Park Conservatory
May
20
10:30 AM10:30

World Bee Day at Franklin Park Conservatory

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will host Save Ohio Bees™ founder Tracy Teuscher on Saturday, May 20 in celebration of World Bee Day as part of the Children’s Garden and Learning Pavilion activities.

  • Learn about gardening experiments, plant science, and seed exploration

  • Enjoy a native bee presentation in the Learning Pavilion at 11:00 a.m. and noon

  • Learn how bees contribute to the sustainability of flowers, food, and forests

  • Have fun with the NEW Save Ohio Bees™ coloring page

  • Visit the Mason Bee house

  • Plus, get some wildflower seeds (Seed provided by OPN Seed)

Tracy, a certified Ecotherapist and Naturalist, will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Join us!

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Free Winter Pollinator Symposium
Jan
11
to Mar 8

Free Winter Pollinator Symposium

The Northeast Ohio Pollinator society is hosting its fourth annual Pollinator Symposium beginning January 11, 2023. Register for this Virtual Series at www.go.osu.edu/neops.

Every two weeks on Wednesday evening’s at 7:00 p.m., log on from the comfort of your home to learn about pollinators and more. Get the schedule and topics by clicking on the event title or image.

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Native Bee Bootcamp, June 22
Jun
22
7:00 PM19:00

Native Bee Bootcamp, June 22

Join us Wednesday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m. for a virtual Native Bee Bootcamp. Grab your fave refreshing beverage, and join us by Zoom for a power-half-hour.

  • Learn why native bees are the superheroes in the pollinator world

  • Discover the differences between honey bees and native bees

  • Meet 5 common native bees, and learn about their superpowers

  • Learn ways to help bees thrive, including lawn care tips

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World Bee Day, May 20
May
20
4:00 PM16:00

World Bee Day, May 20

Join us on World Bee Day!

Learn about native bees and how to help them thrive! We're teaming up with The Wilderness Center from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. for a family-friendly event.

Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities for all ages!

  • Interactive Creature Feature – How to identify native bees.

  • Learn & Share – Presentation and group chat.

  • Plants & Trees for Bees – Plant seeds to take home.

  • Nature Journal – Observe and map a bee’s flight.

  • Sustainable merch sale, raffle and more.

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