6/20/2025 to 6/22/2025 | Roaring River State Park | Cassville, MO
Help us celebrate National Pollinator Week at Roaring River State Park! Join us on June 20-22 for fun programs for the whole family. At the Ozark Chinquapin Nature Center, we will have pollinator-themed activities and handouts every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check out the full schedule of events below.
These activities are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, call the nature center at 417-847-3742.
Weekend Schedule:
Friday, June 20
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Activities at the Nature Center
Explore the word of pollinators through hands-on crafts and activities and a scavenger hunt.
10 a.m. – Bird-Watching Hike on Pibern Trail
Meet at the trailhead at the back of Campground 1 to look for birds and discover the connections between birds and pollinators. Please bring water and wear sturdy shoes.
3 p.m. – Pollinator Pizza Party
Did you know that pollinators help produce over 35% of the foods we eat every day? Join us at the CCC Lodge to learn about the role that pollinators play in our food production. We’ll also discuss whether it’s possible to make pizza without pollinators.
Saturday, June 21
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Activities at the Nature Center
Explore the word of pollinators through hands-on crafts and activities and a scavenger hunt.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Pollinator Garden Tours
Join us at the nature center to take a stroll through our native plants pollinator garden. Discover the importance of providing space for pollinators on your own property and learn how to start your own pollinator garden.
10 a.m. – Wildflower Hike
Meet at the special-use area on Highway F to marvel at the native wildflowers on one of Roaring River’s scenic glades. We will hike about 1 mile on rugged terrain. Please bring water, sturdy shoes and insect repellent.
2 p.m. – Story Time With the Library
Meet staff from the Cassville Library at the nature center for a reading of “Begin With a Bee” by Liza Ketchum, Jacqueline Briggs Martin and Phyllis Root. Then, create your very own pollinator craft to take home.
8 p.m. – Moths of Missouri
Join us at the amphitheater to discover the marvelous moths of Missouri! In this program, we will uncover how these creatures are built for survival and the incredible role they play in our world. We will even go on our own “moth-ing” adventure to see what moths we can find here at Roaring River!
Sunday, June 22
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Activities at the Nature Center
Join us at the nature center to explore the amazing world of pollinators through hands-on crafts and activities and a scavenger hunt.
10 a.m. – Wildflower Hike
Meet at the special-use area on Highway F to marvel at the native wildflowers on one of Roaring River’s scenic glades. We will hike about 1 mile on rugged terrain. Please bring water, sturdy shoes and insect repellent.
3 p.m. – DIY Hummingbird Perch
Join us at the nature center to create your very own hummingbird perch and discover some of the best ways to attract hummingbirds to your home!
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Associated activities
- Hiking
- Interpretive Programs