1st Annual Pollinator Fest Featuring a Musical Tribute to the Music of Bruce Springsteen!

 Did you know that almost 40% of native pollinators, including monarch butterflies and hummingbirds --are in danger of disappearing? That means that the insects that fertilize our crops, flowers, and trees are decreasing so drastically that they may soon be listed as Endangered. 
The 1st Annual Pollinator Fest will be held to raise awareness on the disappearance of pollinators. Hosted by the Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery and Orange Environment Inc. at 114 Little York Road, Warwick, NY, on Saturday, May 20th from 1-5 P.M. Jonny Rosch & Many Special Friends will be presenting a tribute to Bruce Springsteen and music of the Jersey Shore. The show will include a number of nationally recognized touring musicians from both the Rock and Folk worlds who are also concerned about the monarch butterfly and pollinator decline. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door at market.wvwinery.com or call 845-258-4858.
Other activities will include a butterfly-themed Taco Station (no butterflies will be harmed or eaten!), a Kids Activity Center for face painting, decorating rocks to place in your garden, and face-in-hole photo ops with your favorite pollinator. Visit the Native Plant Sale area and pick out some plants that are sure to attract pollinators like monarchs and swallow tails -- to add to the beauty of your garden. All proceeds go to supporting the Hudson Valley Pollinators Project, developed by the Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery and Orange Environment, Inc. Stop by the information tables on pollinators, native plant care, the Hudson Valley Pollinator Project, Orange Environment’s many workshops – like How to Grow Organic Vegetables in Your Backyard, Inoculating Wood Logs with Shiitake Plugs, Rainwater Catchment, and Home Composting -- and OE’s current work. Come listen to some great music and support this worthy cause. For more info on this project and musicians’ bios please go to hvpollinators.org.