Trevino said at the expo, experts from across the state will be on site to share their knowledge on how to help protect pollinator populations.
This year’s expo will also include free activities for children, a native plant sale, face painting, a live bee demonstration and information on beekeeping.
Also, in the Wright-Memorial interpretation center there will be a showing of a film highlighting the Beavercreek Wetlands Association. The film will be continuously played throughout the duration of the expo.
Wright-Patterson AFB became the first military installation to be designated as a Bee City USA in 2017. Bee City USA is a program for communities to pledge their commitment to reverse the threats currently facing pollinators and to raise awareness and enhance habitats for the bee population.
“We rely on pollinators to protect our planet’s biodiversity and food supply,” said Trevino. “We hope folks will come out, grab some lunch and learn how every one of us can help sustain pollinator species.”
For additional information on the pollinator expo, go to the Wright-Patterson Natural Resources Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/WrightPattersonNaturalResources/ or contact Trevino at danielle.trevino.1@us.af.mil or (937) 257-8555.
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