UPDATE 5/19/2023— THIS FIELD TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELED — Unfortunately the weather and wildflowers are not forecasted to bee that amenable for pollinator watching for our planned Sunday Hike up Badger Mtn so we have canceled this wildflower walk— Though we are bummed to have to cancel, we encourage you to attend the Butterfly Dash and Discovery Day on Saturday 5/20 including special guest speaker Lisa Robinson of the WA Native Bee society. Over 170 pollinator species have been spotted in the Hansen Park Heritage Garden and many will be out and about on Saturday for your viewing pleasure!

Butterfly Dash & "Bee" Discovery Day

Location: Hansen Park - WEST END

Parking: 602 S. Columbia Center Blvd. Kennewick

10 am - 1 pm

This family friendly FREE event will focus on learning about native plants and pollinators!

Activities Include: Garden Tours, Butterfly Mural Photo-op, Activity Passports, Art & Crafts, Educational Booths, and Prizes.

The event also features a:
1 K Butterfly Dash - 10 am. To register visit: bit.ly/butterfly-dash-2023

Special Guest Presentation - 11 am - Lisa Robinson, Washington's Native Bees

Things to Note:

Dates and times for field trips/activities are subject to change depending on weather and access issues. We will always make an effort to contact registered participants regarding any changes.

Long pants and closed toed shoes are recommended. Bring water and snacks.

All our activities are volunteer led. As part of the Washington Native Plant Society mission, the chapter hosts field trips and programs about native flora that are open to the membership and to the public. Anyone interested in learning about the plants of the local shrub steppe and the Blue Mountains are welcome to register for field trips and join in on our activities. No special experience or knowledge required!

Interested in becoming a member of our chapter? Learn more about our mission and how to join.