Lehigh Gap Nature Center will host its annual Pollinator Day, celebrating Pennsylvania’s native pollinators, on Saturday.

This year’s festival will focus on the important - and lesser known - role of beetles as pollinators.

Visitors can learn how to attract native pollinators to their yards and purchase a variety of native plants at the annual plant sale.

For the second year, Pollinator Day will also feature a themed art exhibition with pieces available for purchase. Children and families are invited to join participate in pollinator-themed activities and guided nature walks. Food will be provided all day by Big Papa’s food truck.

In the case of inclement weather, the nature center will still have activities indoors.

Event schedule

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Native plant sale

• Pollinator exhibits, activities, and displays

• “Bodacious Beetles” art exhibition

• Big Papa’s food truck.

Programs

• 10 a.m. - Bug Walk. Discover the many beetles and other insects that live in the nature center’s habitat gardens. Kids and families are encouraged to attend. Insect nets will be provided.

• 11 a.m. - Beetle Presentation. Enjoy a presentation on the fascinating world of beetles hosted by Lehigh Gap Nature Center staff and volunteers.

• 1 p.m. - Native Plant Walk. Learn about the 200-plus species of native plants in the nature center’s demonstration gardens.

• 2 p.m. - Bug Walk. Discover the many beetles and other insects that live in the nature center’s habitat gardens. Kids and families are encouraged to attend. Insect nets will be provided.

The nature center is a member-supported environmental education and wildlife conservation organization located in the Lehigh Gap between Slatington and Palmerton.