Pollinator Fest

The Green Mountain Skillet Lickers, Maia and her brother Kellon Mencucci, of Walden, provided music for the Pollinator Fest held at the Hardwick Farmers Market June 23.

Otto McLean, 5, of Sheffield, had his face painted as a bee by Jeudevine Memorial youth librarian Marilyn McDowell during Pollinator Fest activities June 23, at the Hardwick Farmers Market.

Bee Keeper Bob Duggan, the orchard manager for the Center for an Agricultural Economy pulls out a frame in one of the hive boxes located by the orchard on Atkins field. He explains the life cycle of the honey bees. The presentation on June 23 was part of the Pollinator Fest held at the Hardwick Farmers Market.

Children are entertained as they watch William Bridwell (right) make huge bubbles during Pollinator Fest held at the Hardwick Farmers Market June 23.