Rochester Pollinators

06/04/2026

Join us for the Metro Detroit Pocket Forest Tour that begins at Rochester Mini-Forest at 10am. Marilyn Trent will be there to present the project and to answer any questions. Forest makers will be at each location to present.

Sunday, June 7, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM

Come explore Miyawaki-inspired microforests across Metro Detroit and meet the incredible people who built them! We'll visit five unique pocket forests, starting in Rochester and winding our way into Detroit.

Tour stops:
10:00 AM — Rochester Mini-Forest (search GPS "Rochester Community Gardens")
11:30 AM — Nelson Park, Sterling Heights
Noon — Lunch break
1:00 PM — Warren Microforest
2:00 PM — Miyawaki Forest at Lasky Recreation Center (The Greening of Detroit), Detroit
3:00 PM — Kintsugi Village, Detroit

Whether you're a nature lover, gardener, or just curious about urban greening, this is a wonderful way to spend a Sunday!

Register on Eventbrite: https://shorturl.at/VIpMM

Join us for a tour of the Miyawaki-inspired mini-forests in the Metro Detroit area, to learn from the experiences of the creators.

05/31/2026

Lots of fun to be had today at the Greater Rochester Heritage Festival in the Rochester Municipal Park today until 5 pm. You can pick up a free pollinator plant and a seed bomb as a part our American Heritage at the Stoney Creek Chapter, NSDAR Liberty Garden tent. Plus a America250MI Coloring Book!

05/30/2026

Native plants are now cool!😎

Link to article in the comments.

05/30/2026

Come on down to the Stoney Creek Chapter, NSDAR Liberty Garden tent and get your free native plant and seed bomb, coloring book, and Revolutionary War booklet. Molly plants a native milkweed to save the Monarch butterfly!

05/29/2026

Come visit the Liberty Garden tent at Municipal Park in Rochester this Saturday, May 30 from 10 AM–6 PM and Sunday, May 31 from 10 AM–5 PM! by

Join us for a fun and educational experience for all ages:
Adopt a plant
Make your own seed bombs.
Learn how to become a Pollinator Hero.
Discover the importance of native plants and pollinators.
Learn, explore, and have fun with hands-on activities.

05/29/2026

IT'S NATIVE PLANT KID FUN WITH A FREE NATIVE PLANT AND A SEED BOMB!

May 30 & 31 · Rochester Municipal Park · Free & open to all

The Heritage Festival is back and there will be lots of family friendly things to do! Stop by the Children's Liberty Garden — adopt a native Michigan plant, roll a seed ball, and earn your official Pollinator Hero certificate. Pick up a coloring book & Revolutionary War Handout

Part of our America 250 Michigan celebration with the DAR Stoney Creek Chapter.

From hands-on history and live music to vintage base ball, family activities, and unique community traditions, this year’s Festival is filled with experiences for all ages.

05/28/2026

We’re officially sold out of
More coming soon—stay tuned!
Thank you for helping us support pollinators!