Pollinators take center stage: Blue Ridge Bee Festival promises a day of buzzworthy fun

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Nature lovers in central Virginia will have something to buzz about! The second Blue Ridge Bee Festival is happening on Saturday, Sept. 13, at Falling Creek Park in Bedford County.

The free event shines a light on bees, pollinators and native plants in the Blue Ridge region.

We’re really excited about it. Our first year, we had over 4,000 participants come. There are a lot of activities for families and kids, and we’re really looking forward to an even bigger and better year this year,” said Lee Wittekind, Bedford County’s Parks and Recreation’s outdoor events and outreach coordinator…

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