For a full listing of each season's events, please visit:
- 2026 Johnson County Pollinator Promenade
Johnson County's Pollinator Promenade is a self-paced, science-based, county-wide scavenger hunt all about pollinators! Discover how local parks and preserves support pollinators, while learning about the vital roles performed by pollinators in our ecosystem!
There is no charge to participate, and the program is open to all ages!
Important Dates:
- Pollinator Promenade Search Dates: July 3 - July 23, 2026
- All Promenade Submissions due by midnight Thursday, July 23
- Moth Night: 8-10:30 p.m. Friday, July 24 at the Conservation Education Center in F.W. Kent Park
- How It Works & Pollinator Promenade Maps
Trail Map Packet:
Click here for the Pollinator Promenade Maps
How it Works:
1.) Download our full site maps to plan your adventure. (PDF Link above)
2.) Pollinator Promenade runs from July 3 through July 23, 2026. During that time, your goal is to visit as many of the eight Pollinator Promenade locations as possible and find the hidden, wooden mystery pollinator at each site.
3.) At each location, once you have found the initial Pollinator Promenade Station, read the posted instructions on where to find each pollinator. The station signs will give you information about the pollinator’s habitat and behavior, which will help you find the hidden pollinator. Pollinators are generally within 50 yards of the sign, but some may be a bit closer or farther away.
4.) Congratulations! Once you find the pollinator you are looking for, take a selfie with them and post to social media (Instagram or Facebook). With each photo submitted, you earn an entry into the Pollinator Promenade raffle. Be sure to use the hashtag #JCCPollinatorPromenade and set your account/post to public, otherwise we cannot view the post. Alternatively, you may email your submissions to: [email protected]
5.) Bonus Points: Correctly identify the pollinator you find and you will receive a bonus point for each one!
6.) For each station completed, you will be entered into a raffle drawing to win one of three of fun prizes.
7.) Attend the Moth Night event where winners will be announced. Attendees will have a chance to meet pollinators up close as we sample for moths throughout the night! Moth Night is optional and you do not have to be present to win Pollinator Promenade prizes.
- 2026 Pollinator Promenade Prizes
In addition to learning more about pollinators and exploring some of Johnson County's best outdoor spaces, you could win one of three special pollinator themed prizes!
- Forever Green Garden Center: A $50 gift certificate
- Geek City Games and Comics: Reforest: Old Growth card game
- Noble Bee Honey: One jar of this season's locally sourced honey
- Thank you, Donors!
We want to offer a huge thanks to our program donors. All of the donations for the raffle prizes were generously donated by these local businesses. If you enjoy this event, be sure to thank them for their support of the Johnson County Pollinator Promenade!
- Forever Green Garden Center: A $50 gift certificate
- Geek City Games and Comics: Reforest: Old Growth card game
- Noble Bee Honey: One jar of this season's locally sourced honey
- Tips for Success & Resources
Dress comfortably for outdoor recreation. Some stations require more walking and exploration than others. Check the forecast before you go. Bring water and salty snacks (or an electrolyte drink) to stay hydrated in the summer weather. Avoid hiking during the hottest part of day to stay cool. Bring sun protection in the form of sunscreen, sunhats, protective clothing, and/or sunglasses. We recommend having a form of bug spray or a mosquito net on hand as well. Carefully read directions on your bug spray's label for the safety of humans and pollinators in the area.
Resources:
Apps:
- Seek by iNaturalist
- iNaturalist
Books:
- Bees: An Identification and Native Plant Forage Guide by Heather Holm
- The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Insects and Spiders by Lorus and Margery Milne