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Nature Nights DIY: Pollinators on the Go
June 24, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free
Nature Nights DIY are free, family-friendly evenings filled with self-guided exciting explorations of native plants, animals and the ecology of Central Texas. Nature Nights will be a bit different this year, each evening will feature themed activity kits with engagement for the entire family to participate in. Activity kits will come complete with everything you need for an exciting self-guided evening including information, activities, scavenger hunts and nature crafting for the entire family to enjoy.
Pick up your activity kit each evening from 6 – 9 p.m. while supplies last. Nature Nights DIY activity kits include materials and instructions for crafts, scavenger hunts and activities that can be enjoyed both at the Wildflower Center and at home. Supplies are limited and activity kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis to those who have reserved a ticket online in advance. No organization-led activities or presentations will take place this year.
Join us for our last Nature Nights DIY with Pollinators on the Go during National Pollinator Week and learn all about the special role that pollinators play. Get to know your favorite pollinators and meet some new ones along the way.
Free admission 6 – 9 p.m.
Regular admission is charged during the day. Admission is always free for members.
Wildflower Café will provide a tent in the Courtyard with meals, snacks and refreshments available for purchase.
This program will take place in person at the Wildflower Center. Face masks are optional when attending this class. Please review our safety guidelines before your visit.
What Activities Will Be In Your HEB Nature Nights DIY Kit?
Activities to Enjoy at the Wildflower Center
Pollinators on the Go Scavenger Hunt
Pollinators on the Go Kahoot Challenge
How to play a Kahoot challenge:
- Install the Kahoot app or visit this page
- Open the Kahoot link or enter the Kahoot PIN
- Choose a nickname
- Start playing!
Make Nature Critter
With a little imagination and natural objects create your own Nature Critter! Post your Nature Critter on social media with our #NatureNights tag!
Make a Yucca Moth Fan
Cool off in style with the help of our local Yucca Moth
Which Plants are the “Perfect Fit” for each Pollinator
Check out our display in the Nectar Garden
Do the Waggle Dance
Take note from bees and alert your friends and family of flowers that you find in the garden with the same dance
Make Your Own Seed Balls
Find us in the Family Garden to make your very own Seed Ball
Explore the Insectary in Our Theme Gardens
How many different caterpillars can you count in the Insectary?
Get to Know Native Texas Bees
Learn all about the native bees at the Wildflower Center
Activities to Enjoy at Home
Make a Hummingbird
Color, paint or use natural materials to decorate your own hummingbird
Create a Lollipop Flower
Find the instructions and a sweet treat in your kit
Make Your Own Pollinator Pal
Make your own pollinator pal and pollinate flowers just as our pollinators do
Make a Butterfly Puddler for Your Garden
Use materials found around your home to help out your local pollinators
Build a Bee Condo
Give our native bees a place to stay in your garden
Materials and activities are subject to change. Instructions for all activities listed above will be found in your Nature Nights DIY Kit
How Do I Pick Up My Kit?
Nature Night DIY Kits will be available to the first 400 youth guests with pre-reserved online tickets. To receive your Nature Night DIY Kit families must check-in at our Admissions Kiosk. Here you will be given a ticket for each youth, this ticket allows the youth to pick up their kit in the courtyard beginning at 6 p.m. while supplies last.
Helpful Info:
Wildflower Café will have a pop-up in the Courtyard with food and drink for purchase.
Limited parking is available in the Wildflower Center parking lot on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional parking can be found on LaCrosse Avenue and guests may park in the adjacent neighborhoods. Please be mindful of hydrants, signs, driveways and pedestrians.
Bring a refillable water bottle! We have many fountains and water stations.
H-E-Buddy will be out with treats and smiles located in the Family Garden Pavillion!
We recommend sunscreen, insect spray, comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes for walking.
Visitors may bring picnics. Please be mindful of your trash.
Per Wildflower Center policy, dogs are not permitted (with the exception of service dogs).
