Create a Buzz!
June 22-28, 2008
Plan a Sunflower Event that gets people involved:
It’s time to turn off your television, take off those earphones, shut down that computer, go outside, and rediscover the wonder of nature. That’s one goal of the Great Sunflower Project.
"We need to know where are bees are doing well and how parks, gardens, natural areas and all sorts of habitats effect our bees” says Dr. Gretchen LeBuhn, the Sunflower Project’s Queen Bee. “Once we identify where bees need help, we can start improving their habitats!”
To get as many groups of individuals in your community to participate in The Great Sunflower Project, share our project with other gardeners, nature centers, other kids, and anyone who would like to stop and learn a bit more about our helpful friends.
Register for the Great Sunflower Project and order materials from the the Pollinator Partnership
Print a Poster celebrating Pollinators
Print the Pollinator Garden Wheel
Copies of these can be ordered from the Pollinator Partnership for a nominal fee.
If you are interested in ordering large numbers of Sunflower kits and would like to put your logo on them-- contact us at sfbee@sfsu.edu.
We need the Bees by Samantha LeBuhn Age 11
Announce your local Sunflower event:
Clearly state the when, where and what of your local event to local media, and community groups and organizations. Let us know ahead of time and we'll help you promote your event. Email sfbee@sfsu.edu
Here are some helpful tools:
- The Great Sunflower Project Flyer
- [press release|The Great Sunflower Project Press Release]
Please feel free to add your specific event details to create a new information release to be shared and distributed in your community.
Let people know how they can participate:
Explain the activities people will be doing and what they will receive if they choose to participate in your local Great Sunflower Project event as part of the national Pollinator Week event. Activity ideas:
- Bee Watching at your Sunflower with data Collection
- Plant a Bee Garden
- Art contest
- Community art project (mural, giant cardboard birds for a parade)
- Native plant treasure hunt
- From the bees snack table (seeds, nuts, berries, fruits)
- Honey making demonstration (contact your local beekeepers club)
- Connect with performing artists who may want to perform at your event (dance, theatre, music)
Showcase your local green spaces:
Host a tour of urban green spaces. These might include community gardens, parks, green balconies, green rooftops, green medians, and much more.
Acknowledge and tell stories of the green spaces and places cared for by groups in your community--that are also home-places to bees.
Comments
thank you
I have a 3 yr old and she will love it thank you