Bats, bees and butterflies will be taking centre stage at this weekend’s Super Saturdays’ event at Fraser River Discovery Centre.
The next Super Saturdays’ event will have a “buzz” to it, as it’s focusing on the world of pollinators. This weekend’s program, taking place on Saturday, Aug. 28, is geared toward families with children aged six to 11.
“When you hear the word pollinators, most people immediately think of bees, but there are quite a few animals in the Fraser watershed that help to pollinate our plants,” said Stephen Bruyneel, FRDC’s director of external relations and development. “This Super Saturday, we will celebrate the important work that all pollinators do to help keep our watershed healthy.”
At this weekend’s “pollinator party,” Fraser River Discovery Centre staff will help guests explore the different pollinators, including bees, bats, butterflies and hummingbirds, that live in the watershed and learn why they’re so important. Without them, FRDC notes that plant life in the basin would have a very hard time growing the fruits or seeds needed to create new plants, and entire habitats could be in big trouble.
“In addition, visitors will be able to build their very own bee house and learn how to clean and maintain it for future use,” Bruyneel said in a press release.
Super Saturdays is an ongoing series of public programs that celebrate the living, working Fraser River. Taking place on the last Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Super Saturdays offers a series of public programs geared toward family-friendly activities, all focused on a different Fraser River topic.
Fraser River Discovery Centre, located at 788 Quayside Dr. on New Westminster’s waterfront, provides a variety of exhibits, programs and activities related to the Fraser River.
Super Saturdays are free with admission to the galleries. COVID-19 safety protocols are in effect, including the need to pre-register at https://fraserriverdiscovery.org/super-saturdays.
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