City Celebrates Pollinator Week June 16-22
Published on June 13, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (June 13, 2025) - The City of Charlotte’s Landscape Management team is celebrating Pollinator Month this June with a series of free public events across the Queen City. Through hands-on workshops, guided walks and community gardening days, residents can learn more about the essential role of bees, butterflies, moths, birds and other pollinators while helping to build a more biodiverse and resilient Charlotte. This year’s theme, Charlotte Buzzes Together, celebrates the ways our community can support pollinators and protect the natural spaces we all depend on.
EVENTS
Be a Tree Detective – Join Landscape Management’s City Arborist Group for an educational session on common tree issues, prevention techniques, and when to call in a certified arborist.
- Saturday, June 14 | 9:00–11:00 a.m. at Tuckaseegee Arboretum & Gardens
- Register Here
Pollinator Garden Work Days – Volunteers will work with Keep Charlotte Beautiful to maintain pollinator gardens at Charlotte-Mecklenburg school campuses.
Moth Night with Lenny Lampel – Explore nocturnal pollinators in their natural habitat during this guided nighttime moth observation
- Monday, June 16 | 8:15–11:30 p.m. at Reedy Creek Park
- Register Here
Balconies in Bloom: Pollinator Gardening for Small Spaces – A hands-on container gardening workshop for residents in apartments or homes with limited space.
- Tuesday, June 17 | 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Seversville Area (Address given upon registration confirmation)
- Register Here
Wells Fargo Building Light-Up – Charlotte’s Wells Fargo building will glow in pollinator pride.
Pollinator Walk – A guided walk to observe pollinators and native plants up close.
- Saturday, June 21 | 10:00–11:30 a.m. at Urban Arboretum Trail
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Register Here
Pollinator Pop-Up at Circular Saturdays – Stop by our table for pollinator activities, crafts, a bee scavenger hunt, and info on how to make your own pollinator haven at home.
- Saturday, June 28 | 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Innovation Barn (outside, weather permitting)
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Moth Night Out – Join experts from Charlotte Wildlife Stewards and NCWF for an evening of moth-watching and conversation.
- Monday, July 21 | 8:30–11:00 p.m. at TAG (Tuckaseegee Arboretum & Gardens)
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Pollinator Census & iNaturalist BioBlitz – Help Charlotte track pollinators during this regional biodiversity event.
TAKE THE POLLINATOR WEEK QUIZZES
Each day during Pollinator Week (June 16-22), the City Arborists Office will test residents' knowledge of pollinators with a series of quizzes sent via email or text message. If you answer all the questions (even if they're incorrect!), you'll be entered in a drawing for a pollinator care package containing seeds, books, stationery and other pollinator-themed swag. Just sign up to get the quizzes!
SUPPORT POLLINATORS: PLANT A TREE
Charlotte residents can request a free street tree to be planted in the city’s right-of-way in front of their property. The city will handle the planting and maintenance — just fill out the form!
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About Landscape Management
The City of Charlotte’s Landscape Management team is dedicated to protecting, caring for, and growing Charlotte's tree canopy and green spaces. Through sustainable practices, community partnerships, and public engagement, we work to improve the health and beauty of the city’s trees while promoting environmental stewardship and community wellness. From planting and maintaining street trees to educating residents on proper tree care, our efforts contribute to a vibrant, resilient, and greener Charlotte for generations to come.
For more information, visit CharlotteNC.gov/trees.
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