Join the Newport News Green Foundation on Saturday, June 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Bird Girl Bottle Shop (100 Hopkins St.) for a fun and hands-on pollinator celebration led by local artist Okailey Okai!
Kids and families will create their own “Pollinator Throw & Catch” game, a playful craft that mimics how bees and butterflies move from flower to flower. Learn about the vital role pollinators play in our ecosystem while getting crafty, active, and inspired. Perfect for all ages—come ready to craft, play, and pollinate some fun!
REGISTER AT:
https://bit.ly/GreenDrinksJune21
This Green Drinks event is FREE and open to the public. Members of the Green Foundation get one free drink ticket! Not a member yet? Sign up when you register at the link above!
About Okailey Okai:
A passionate artist with a background in education, Okailey nurtured a deep love for pollinators through her work with the Virginia Cooperative Extension. She began volunteering with the Newport News Green Foundation in 2023 and, driven by her commitment to environmental stewardship, joined the board in 2025. Check out Okailey's work at www.kidtarostudio.com.
About the Newport News Green Foundation:
The Green Foundation is a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to transform, preserve, and promote green spaces in the City of Newport News. Visit their website to learn more: nngreen.com.
Green Drinks is a speaker series focused on health, wellness, and the environment.
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