Spring is buzzing at the Science Mill! In Wild Wings & Busy Things, families explore the fascinating world of pollinators and the plants that support them through hands-on activities and creative building.

Guests can plant chia seeds to grow a mini pollinator garden, create a plant press to preserve flowers like real botanists, and design a Pollinator Palace to give solitary bees a safe place to nest. Along the way, young scientists discover how bees, butterflies, and other pollinators help plants grow and why protecting these tiny helpers is essential to healthy ecosystems.

This interactive experience encourages curiosity, creativity, and environmental awareness while showing how small actions can make a big difference for the natural world.

Activities:

• Plant a Pollinator Garden
Decorate a cup and plant chia seeds to grow a mini garden that supports bees and butterflies.

• Create a Plant Press
Build your own plant press and learn how botanists preserve flowers and leaves for scientific study.

• Build a Pollinator Palace
Design and construct a bee habitat to help solitary bees find safe places to nest.

• Explore Pollinators in Action
Discover how bees, butterflies, and other pollinators help plants grow and support healthy ecosystems.