# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Big Rapids Festival of the Arts-Caring for Creation: Native Gardening for Pollinators
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Jessica Gregory is an experienced professional environmental educator and project manager in West Michigan and has taught courses at Grand Valley State University as well as programming for Ottawa County Parks & Recreation, Ada Township Parks & Recreation, the Kent Conservation District, and the Rogue River Watershed Partners, in addition to speaking at and helping coordinate various local events. Jessica is passionate about helping people connect with and enjoy the wonders of nature around them, and works to increase community engagement efforts in water quality monitoring and the installation of native landscapes.


Jessica’s goal is simple – to help people form personal connections with nature through education so they will be inspired to care for it and others as a result. In the words of Jennifer Nini, "You can't force people to care about our natural environment, but if you encourage them to connect with it, they just might."


The Big Rapids Garden Club invites you to learn more about taking care of your environment – from your personal garden to the local community to global nurturing.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/big-rapids/big-rapids-festival-of-the-arts-caring-for-creation-native-gardening-for-pollinators/200029664288146
- **Event Categories**: Festivals, Art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Big Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Big Rapids First United Methodist Church
- **lat**: 43.696396971324
- **long**: -85.480254531078
- **full address**: Big Rapids First United Methodist Church, 304 Elm St,Big Rapids, Michigan, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Big Rapids Festival of the Arts-Caring for Creation: Native Gardening for Pollinators being held?
  - **A:** Big Rapids Festival of the Arts-Caring for Creation: Native Gardening for Pollinators takes place on Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Big Rapids First United Methodist Church, 304 Elm St,Big Rapids, Michigan, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Big Rapids Festival of the Arts-Caring for Creation: Native Gardening for Pollinators?
  - **A:** Big Rapids Festival of the Arts-Caring for Creation: Native Gardening for Pollinators is organized by City of Big Rapids.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Big Rapids Festival of the Arts-Caring for Creation: Native Gardening for Pollinators is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Big Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Big Rapids Festival of the Arts-Caring for Creation: Native Gardening for Pollinators sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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