Name: The Power of Pollinators - An Exploration workshop with the River Institute
Start: 2026-06-13T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-13T11:30:00-04:00
Location: Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre

The Power of Pollinators - An Exploration workshop with the River Institute

Located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, Ontario Power Generation's visitor centre showcases the history of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project as well as the communities and people affected, and great biodiversity stories like the American Eel. Come explore our exciting and informative interactive displays that make our visitor centre a key tourist destination in the Cornwall area.

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Explore the fascinating world of pollinators and insects with the River Institute at OPG's visitor centre gardens.

Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre

Calling all nature enthusiasts and aspiring environmental scientists. See what the 'buzz' is all about with pollinators at this FREE hands-on, family-friendly workshop with the River Institute and Ontario Power Generation!Through discussions and outdoor field exploration with River Institute scientists and educators, you'll learn what pollinators are, why they are so important to the local ecosystem, and how you can support healthy pollinator populations at home.Explore the OPG Visitor Centre Gardens, catch and identify local insects, and check to see if they are pollinators. Get up close with flying insects caught in a Malaise trap and view a variety of specimens under microscopes. You'll also learn about native plants and how they support these important creatures through interactions with the River Institute scientists and educators!all ages are welcome.What to expect:This workshop will make use of the pollinator gardens at the Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre. Participants will have the opportunity to catch insects, identify them and engage with River Institute scientists and educators through presentations, group discussions, various field exploration techniques, observations and other event activities.

The precence of Radical Roots at this incredible workshop will also provide participants the oppurtunity to create and make their very own seed bombs. Seed bombs help empower individuals to take a positive step toward sustainability—one seed bomb at a time. Every toss of a seed bomb is a small but powerful act of renewal, helping to restore native ecosystems and support pollinators like bees and butterflies.

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