Pollinator Power: A Family Night at Meeks Mountain
- Date Tue 19th May 2026
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Hurricane, West Virginia
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for an exciting and educational evening at "Pollinator Power: A Family Night at Meeks Mountain" on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Hurricane, Putnam. This family-friendly event will take place at the beautiful Meeks Mountain Trails, starting at 6:00 PM. Dive into the fascinating world of pollinators with hands-on activities led by Hailey Saxton and her team from West Virginia State University 4-H.
Discover what pollinators are, why they are crucial to our ecosystem, and learn how you can create your own pollinator-friendly spaces at home. This engaging experience is perfect for kids, families, and nature enthusiasts alike. Participants will have the chance to explore the newly established pollinator habitat, which has been nurtured since June 2023, and take home exciting kits for DIY bird feeders, mason bee houses, and butterfly gardens. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature, support vital species, and deepen your appreciation for the environment. Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance for this free event!
Discover what pollinators are, why they are crucial to our ecosystem, and learn how you can create your own pollinator-friendly spaces at home. This engaging experience is perfect for kids, families, and nature enthusiasts alike. Participants will have the chance to explore the newly established pollinator habitat, which has been nurtured since June 2023, and take home exciting kits for DIY bird feeders, mason bee houses, and butterfly gardens. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature, support vital species, and deepen your appreciation for the environment. Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance for this free event!
Organiser's Description
Join us for a hands-on, family-friendly evening all about pollinators at Meeks Mountain Trails!
This special session is led by Hailey Saxton and the team from West Virginia State University 4-H. Hailey serves as a 4-H Student Worker and, alongside Extension Educators and her team, helped install the pollinator habitat at Meeks Mountain Trails in June 2023 through a pollinator-focused grant. Since then, theyve continued to monitor, maintain, and grow the habitatproviding plants, resources, and care to help it thrive.
Come learn the basics:
What is a pollinator? Why are they so important? And how can you create your own pollinator-friendly spaces at home?
Youll also get a chance to see and learn from the pollinator habitat right here on the trails.
This event is perfect for kids, families, and anyone curious about the natural world. You wont just learnyou can take the experience home. Participants may walk away with pollinator-themed kits and ideas like DIY bird feeders, mason bee houses, and butterfly garden projectssimple, meaningful ways to stay connected to nature.
This is part of our continued commitment to outdoor education and creating opportunities for youth and families to engage with the trails in a deeper way.
Event Details:
Tuesday, May 19
6:00 PM
Meeks Mountain Trails Meet at the Big Red Barn
This is a free event, but space is limited. Please register in advance so we can plan accordingly.
Come out, learn something new, explore the pollinator habitat, and help support the small but mighty species that keep our ecosystems thriving
This special session is led by Hailey Saxton and the team from West Virginia State University 4-H. Hailey serves as a 4-H Student Worker and, alongside Extension Educators and her team, helped install the pollinator habitat at Meeks Mountain Trails in June 2023 through a pollinator-focused grant. Since then, theyve continued to monitor, maintain, and grow the habitatproviding plants, resources, and care to help it thrive.
Come learn the basics:
What is a pollinator? Why are they so important? And how can you create your own pollinator-friendly spaces at home?
Youll also get a chance to see and learn from the pollinator habitat right here on the trails.
This event is perfect for kids, families, and anyone curious about the natural world. You wont just learnyou can take the experience home. Participants may walk away with pollinator-themed kits and ideas like DIY bird feeders, mason bee houses, and butterfly garden projectssimple, meaningful ways to stay connected to nature.
This is part of our continued commitment to outdoor education and creating opportunities for youth and families to engage with the trails in a deeper way.
Event Details:
Tuesday, May 19
6:00 PM
Meeks Mountain Trails Meet at the Big Red Barn
This is a free event, but space is limited. Please register in advance so we can plan accordingly.
Come out, learn something new, explore the pollinator habitat, and help support the small but mighty species that keep our ecosystems thriving
Races
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General Admission
Tue 19th May 2026 (6:00PM EDT)
Free
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3543 Teays Valley Road, Big Red Barn, Hurricane, 25526, WV, United States
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