Events - Pollinator Pathway NW

Pollinator Fest 2026 - Great Vibes!

Pollinator Fest 2026 was a great success! On May 30, festival goers were inspired and delighted by all the activities and exhibits. There was a keynote speech on hummingbirds, children’s activities, garden tours, an art show and an incredible caterpillar movie.

Fifty six exhibitors were on hand to showcase their expertise on pollinators, native plants, soil, and responsible gardening practices, as well as quality artisan sustainable goods.

Wildlife ecologist and photographer Gregory Green gave two packed-house talks on the ecology of hummingbirds.

Between talks, there was a viewing of The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a fascinating 60 minute documentary exploring the vital role caterpillars play in a healthy ecosystem.

The 21 Acres farm was the site of garden tours by Pollinator Pathway NW and a Native Plant Walk with Tlingit tribal member, Linzie Crofoot. The Pollinator Pathway NW demonstration garden and spiral herb garden were on display, with garden hosts available to answer questions.

Youth art Contest entries were exhibited for the public.

To encourage people to engage with all the exhibitors, they were given a passport to stamp and were rewarded with a prize.

“We look forward to the event every year! So much fun for all ages; very educational and inspirational.”

“Lots to do for all ages, well advertised, shuttles, lovely grounds to walk in the back, gives people concrete things to help the environment.”

“The Native Plant Walk was amazing!”

“The information shared at the hummingbird panel and native plant tour was engaging and important for our current climate. Thank you for bringing folks together to share like this!”