2026/27 Pollinator Project
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Huge thanks to the The Bedeque Bay Environmental Management Association for hosting this project, and to the Wildlife Conservation Fund for their help with funding!
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Who: Open to 4-H PEI members ages 9-21 as of Jan. 1, 2027
Project Completion: Members must attend all 4 sessions and complete a project reflection page for this project.
Registration Fee: Free
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 27 - Link to sign up form below.
Maximum Registration: 20 members—spots awarded at a 1st come basis.
Chaperones needed for all 4 sessions - PLEASE let Jackie know if you can help in this way!
For more info please contact Jackie: [email protected]
*please note that Jackie will be on vacation from October 9-26, but will respond to your emails once back.
Project Sessions Info & Dates:
Where do Pollinators Go In Winter
Thursday, November 5th at 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The BBEMA Office, 1929 Nodd Rd in Emerald
Participants will learn where different pollinators go during the winter including migration and overwintering strategies. At this workshop, you will get to build, design, and take home a bug hotel structure that can be installed at home.
Native Seed Starting - Make a Mini Greenhouse
Thursday, December 3rd at 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The BBEMA Office, 1929 Nodd Rd in Emerald
This workshop will introduce how native plants can help create and enhance pollinator habitat. Each participant will create their own mini pop bottle greenhouse and learn how to harvest and stratify various native seeds.
Pollinator Garden Planning
Thursday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The BBEMA Office, 1929 Nodd Rd in Emerald
Participants will learn about pollinator garden layout and design including plant selection and considerations for creating a suitable habitat. Together, the group will create a garden plan for the Summerset Manor Courtyard.
Pollinator Planting Workshop
Thursday, May 27 at 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Summerset Manor, 15 Frank Mellish St., Summerside
Participants will learn about pollinator garden layout and design including plant selection and considerations for creating a suitable habitat. Together, the group will create a garden plan for the Summerset Manor Courtyard.
Project Completion: Members must attend all 4 sessions and complete a project reflection page for this project.
Registration Fee: Free
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 27 - Link to sign up form below.
Maximum Registration: 20 members—spots awarded at a 1st come basis.
Chaperones needed for all 4 sessions - PLEASE let Jackie know if you can help in this way!
For more info please contact Jackie: [email protected]
*please note that Jackie will be on vacation from October 9-26, but will respond to your emails once back.
Project Sessions Info & Dates:
Where do Pollinators Go In Winter
Thursday, November 5th at 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The BBEMA Office, 1929 Nodd Rd in Emerald
Participants will learn where different pollinators go during the winter including migration and overwintering strategies. At this workshop, you will get to build, design, and take home a bug hotel structure that can be installed at home.
Native Seed Starting - Make a Mini Greenhouse
Thursday, December 3rd at 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The BBEMA Office, 1929 Nodd Rd in Emerald
This workshop will introduce how native plants can help create and enhance pollinator habitat. Each participant will create their own mini pop bottle greenhouse and learn how to harvest and stratify various native seeds.
Pollinator Garden Planning
Thursday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The BBEMA Office, 1929 Nodd Rd in Emerald
Participants will learn about pollinator garden layout and design including plant selection and considerations for creating a suitable habitat. Together, the group will create a garden plan for the Summerset Manor Courtyard.
Pollinator Planting Workshop
Thursday, May 27 at 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Summerset Manor, 15 Frank Mellish St., Summerside
Participants will learn about pollinator garden layout and design including plant selection and considerations for creating a suitable habitat. Together, the group will create a garden plan for the Summerset Manor Courtyard.
You will need to print the PIP for this project (link below) and complete a Project Reflection Page (pg 2 of the PIP). You must put both pages in your Member Portfolio to display at your club's Achievement Day.
