# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Pollinator Palooza
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 📸🌼 2nd Annual Pollinator Palooza: A Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz 🐝🦋

Join Oxford Parks & Recreation at Oxford Lake Park on Saturday, September 12, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM for a FREE, family-friendly day celebrating the incredible pollinators that help our community bloom! 🌿✨

We had so much fun at last year’s Pollinators in Focus event that we’re bringing back this community science experience under a new name and with even more ways to explore, learn, and connect with nature! This year’s event will also celebrate the kickoff of our new 'Oxplorer' Environmental Club - giving community members the opportunity to learn more, get involved, and help make a positive impact on our local environment. 🌎

📍 Drop in between 9 AM and 1 PM, and check in at Pavilion 10 when you arrive to:
🌼 Pick up an activity map and learn about station locations
🐝 Register for pollinator-themed door prizes
📸 Learn how to participate in our community science project
🌿 Find out more about the Environmental Club and upcoming opportunities to get involved

Explore different stations throughout Oxford Lake Park featuring hands-on activities, educational opportunities, crafts, and fun for all ages!

Event Highlights:
📸 Document Pollinators with iNaturalist: Help us photograph and identify bees, butterflies, and other pollinators using the iNaturalist app. Staff will be available to help beginners get started! Every observation contributes to real community science and supports pollinator conservation.

🎨 Crafts & Family Activities: Enjoy creative activities designed for all ages.

🦋 Educational Stations Around the Lake: Discover the important role pollinators play in our environment through interactive learning opportunities.

🌎 Environmental Club Kickoff: Learn more about this new opportunity to connect with others, participate in environmental projects, and make a difference in our community.

🎁 Giveaways & Door Prizes: Register for a chance to win special pollinator-themed prizes from local businesses.

🌱 Community Science in Action: See how your observations help researchers better understand and protect pollinator populations.

This event is part of the 2026 Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)!

Bring your family, invite your friends, and spend the morning discovering the amazing world of pollinators at Oxford Lake Park. Let’s celebrate the bees, butterflies, and other tiny heroes that help our community thrive! 🌸🐝

📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Oxford Lake Park - **Check in at Pavilion 10** for all activities
🍴 Food trucks on site
💚 FREE & open to all ages!

Questions about this event, or interested in being one of the first to join the Oxplorer Club? Contact Ashley at:  📩ashley.bias@oxfordal.gov OR 📞256-454-4099
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/pollinator-palooza/200030553830152
- **Event Categories**: science-fair, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Oxford
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 401 McCullars Lane, Oxford, AL, United States, Alabama 36203
- **lat**: 33.6104
- **long**: -85.81822
- **full address**: 401 McCullars Lane, Oxford, AL, United States, Alabama 36203

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Pollinator Palooza being held?
  - **A:** Pollinator Palooza takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 401 McCullars Lane, Oxford, AL, United States, Alabama 36203.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Pollinator Palooza?
  - **A:** Pollinator Palooza is organized by Oxford, Alabama Parks and Recreation.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Oxford, Alabama Parks and Recreation's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Oxford, Alabama Parks and Recreation a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Oxford, Alabama Parks and Recreation has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Pollinator Palooza is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oxford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Pollinator Palooza sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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