Celebrate National Pollinator Week June 22–28 and support pollinator health, raise awareness for pollinators, and learn what you can do to protect them.

Vancouver Pollinator Festival, Saturday June 20, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. — Pollinators are essential to our ecosystems — and they need our help! This festival is your chance to learn, celebrate, and take action to protect these amazing creatures while having fun with your community. Hear engaging speakers, browse more than 60 vendors and participate in two walking tours. The event is at Marshall Park, 1069 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver, Washington. For more information

Sharing the Flowers: How Garden Design Affects Bees and Their Behavior, Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. — In this talk, participants will explore how different plants attract different types of bees and how garden design influences their behavior. You’ll learn how factors like plant diversity and bloom timing shape which pollinators visit your garden, and how strategies such as using “magnet plants” like Lavandula may help reduce competition from social bees. The session is being held at 996 Jefferson St. in Eugene. This workshop is free, but pre-registration is required. To register, call 541-344-5859.

Al’s Garden & Home Kids’ Club: Buzz-Worthy Planter, Saturday June 20 and June 27 — Celebrate Pollinator Month with a hands-on planting project designed just for kids! In this month’s Kids Club workshop, children will plant a colorful container filled with pollinator-friendly annuals that help attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial visitors to the garden. It’s a fun, creative way to learn about pollinators while making something beautiful to take home and enjoy all summer long. Times and locations: 9 a.m., June 20, Sherwood store; 11 a.m., June 20, Woodburn store; 11 a.m., June 27, Gresham store; 11 a.m., June 27, Wilsonville store. Cost is $10. Buy tickets online now