The city of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department is celebrating National Pollinator Week with Pollinator-Palooza!

Community members can get to know their local pollinators at the free family-friendly event, 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, June 28 at the Arroyo Burro Open Space, 599 Alan Road.

Citizen scientists can take part in an educational “bioblitz” using the iNaturalist app to explore, document and learn about plants and pollinators found at the park.

Kids of all ages can create pollinator-themed crafts with Explore Ecology, get their faces painted, and check out a curated selection of books from the Library on the Go. 

“As a designated Bee City USA community, the city is committed to protecting pollinators and the habitats they depend on,” said Erin Markey, Santa Barbara Creeks Division manager.

“We’re excited to invite the community to Pollinator-Palooza to explore, learn and contribute to community science efforts that support biodiversity in Santa Barbara,” Markey said

The Parks and Recreation Department, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Pacific Coast Pollinators, and UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara will be there to share information.

For more about the event, visit Pollinator-Palooza.

Parking is limited on Alan Road, so attendees are encouraged to carpool, walk or bike to the event.