06/27/2026
Meet me in Stratford!
🐝Celebrate Pollinator Week 2026 with Pollinator Day: History in Bloom!
Sunday, June 28, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
at the Stratford Historical Society
Discover the vital role pollinators play in our environment through engaging presentations, hands-on activities, and family-friendly fun. Explore native gardening, learn about pollinator conservation, create nature-inspired crafts, and enjoy interactive experiences for all ages. From colonial gardens to modern pollinator pathways, uncover how history and nature come together to support a healthier future.
🌼Special Presentations 🌸
11:45 am
Mary Hogue - Certified UConn Master Gardener, Master Composter, and Connecticut Audubon Master Naturalist.
"Gardening for Life"
Mary explores the many meanings behind the title. Gardening for life means planting native plants and using organic practices that bring life to our gardens. It also means discovering the joy and purpose that gardening brings to our own lives. Most importantly, it reminds us that gardening is a lifelong journey. A garden is never truly finished. It is always growing, changing, and teaching us something new.
1:00 pm
Giulia Gambale - UConn Extension Master Gardener Coordinator for New Haven County
"The Use of Herbs Throughout History"
Through the lens of history, Giulia will explore how herbs were used by Indigenous peoples, enslaved and formerly enslaved individuals, and the residents who lived and worked in and around historic homes and communities. Learn how these plants served as medicine and healing remedies, culinary herbs and flavorings, fragrances and household uses, and important resources in everyday life. This fascinating presentation connects gardening, history, and culture, offering a deeper understanding of the plants that continue to enrich our lives today. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.
