Oil Museum of Canada announces pollinator-themed PA Day event

Oil Springs, ON - Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site, invites the public to learn about local pollinators and the role they play in Ontario’s ecosystem during their PA Day event Pollinators and Plants. The Oil Museum recognizes the importance of pollinators and has planted a section of the property with native plant species to support local pollinators. Additionally, the oil fields around the Oil Museum at Fairbank Oil are a significant naturalized area supporting a wide range of native pollinators and plant species.

On Friday, April 28, 2023, drop-in at the museum between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to take part in the festivities. At 11:00 a.m. Larry Cornelis, Naturalist and Horticulturalist, will give a nature talk explaining local pollinators and plant species native to Lambton County. Other activities include pollinator-themed crafts and self-guided tours of the museum gallery. Each child will receive a special wild bergamot plant to take home while supplies last.

“Pollinators play a very specific role in our ecosystem. Without pollination, many flowers and crops would not be able to grow seeds or fruit. Here in Ontario, we have several pollinator species, including bees, birds, and butterflies. There’s more species than people often realize,” said Christina Sydorko, Educational Program Coordinator at the Oil Museum of Canada. “This event is to help kids and families understand the role these species play and ways we can protect them.”

Regular museum admission rates apply for this event. Admission is $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for seniors and students, $3.00 for children and $15.00 for families. Children three and under are free.

For more information visit the event page on the Oil Museum website.

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Please contact:

Christina Sydorko
Educational Program Coordinator, Oil Museum of Canada
County of Lambton
519-834-2840
Email Christina Sydorko