Art and Ecology at The Acreage

Art and Ecology at The Acreage

Art and Ecology at The Acreage is celebrating its 6th season! Join us for an afternoon of free, fun and fascinating experiences at The Acreage on Saturday, September 19th  from 1:00-5:00PM. Explore your creative side building and making at the Pop Up Creativity Labs! Discover new ideas to manage landscapes for pollinator habitat! Connect with local conservation groups like Pollinator Friendly Alliance, Wild Rivers Conservancy, and Cultivating Commons! And don’t forget to stop by Nelsons Ice Cream for a free scoop!

Tickets are free at Eventbrite.com.

Wander, Wonder, & Create

>> explore the immersive Greenhouse

>> build native bee houses

>> paint bee boxes

>> weave with cattail reeds

>> explore the pollinator meadow trails, & meet the horses & friends

>> meet with experts from the Pollinator Friendly Alliance

>> gather heirloom seeds with Cultivating the Commons

>> visit ArtReach St. Croix’s Mobile Art Gallery

>> extract honey & learn about bees with Bone Lake Meadows Apiary

>> step into “Climate Chaser” the U of M’s Backyard Phenology Lab

>> learn about bugs & make beaded insects with Dragons Wynd

>> watercolor painting with Treehuas Studio

>> learn about the St. Croix watershed with Wild Rivers Conservancy