Bloomington: BioBlitz, Bee City USA Events Mark National Pollinator Week

Bloomington, Ind. ~ Bloomington, Ind.- The city of Bloomington is buzzing with excitement as the Bee City USA Bloomington committee, in collaboration with Parks and Recreation, gears up to celebrate National Pollinator Week this month. The committee has planned a series of events including programs, presentations, and a BioBlitz volunteer event to collect data on pollinators and plants in Bloomington and its surrounding areas.

The BioBlitz, which will be hosted by Parks and Recreation, is set to take place from June 21st to 28th. To participate in this event, individuals can download the free iNaturalist app and register for the BioBlitz. By taking a picture of a pollinator (such as bees, butterflies, or hummingbirds) or plant using the app, participants can contribute to the online community's efforts in identifying different species. These observations will also support data-driven land management decisions throughout Bloomington and its surrounding areas.

Bloomington was designated as a Bee City USA affiliate by the Xerces Society in 2025. This program provides a framework for communities to work together towards conserving native pollinators by increasing the abundance of native plants, providing nest sites, and reducing the use of pesticides.

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All events organized by Bee City USA and Pollinator Week are free and open to the public. Some of the highlights include a Pop-up Exhibition on June 18th from 2 pm until 4 pm at the Lilly Library on Indiana University's campus. On June 21st from 12:30 pm until 2 pm at the Monroe County Public Library on E. Kirkwood Ave., there will be a screening of "My Garden of a Thousand Bees," a documentary about pollinators.

Parks and Recreation will also be hosting Guided BioBlitzes from June 22nd to 27th at various city parks including Griffy Lake, Park Ridge East, Miller-Showers, and Rogers Family Park. The Monroe County Master Gardener BioBlitz will take place on June 22nd from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm at the Monroe County Courthouse on W. Kirkwood Ave.

On June 24th from 6 pm to 7 pm, Green Drinks Bloomington will feature a talk by Sycamore Land Trust land stewardship manager Chris Fox about the cypress firefly at Upland Brewing on W. 11th St. And finally, on June 25th from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm, the Monroe County Master Gardener BioBlitz will be held at the Hilltop Garden and Nature Center at Indiana University.

The Bee City USA Bloomington committee and Parks and Recreation are excited to celebrate National Pollinator Week with these events and hope to see many members of the community participate in this important cause.

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