Berlin, MD – The Lower Shore Land Trust is thrilled to announce the return of the Pollinator Garden Tour (PGT) on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, this year in the vibrant and historic Town of Berlin, with a theme of “Small Spaces, Big Impact.” This annual event brings together gardeners, artists, nature lovers, and families for a one-of-a-kind experience celebrating pollinator-friendly landscapes, plein air painting, and community spirit.
Visitors will enjoy exclusive access to private gardens, each thoughtfully designed to support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The tour features artists painting live (en plein air), and children’s nature activities. Pre-Tour and Post-Tour events will feature live music, wine and refreshments, and an art exhibit and sale.
Here’s how to make the most of your Pollinator Garden Tour weekend:
1. Friday, June 6 – Kick Things Off at the Pre-Tour Party!
Head to Sister’s Wine Bar & Gift Shop from 6–9 PM to enjoy the special PGTthemed drink, live music from Berlin local fave Rob Bailey, a 50/50 raffle, and guest bartenders. (No ticket required.)
2. Saturday, June 7 – Check In For the Tour at the Welcome Center at 8am!
On Pollinator Garden Tour day, begin your morning at the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum, the official PGT Welcome Center. Pick up your garden tour booklet (with a tour map and garden details), your PGT pin (your admission to each garden).
(NEW THIS YEAR: Children’s ticket for $10 for ages 12 & under! This includes admission into the Tour, as well as participation in a Children’s Plein Air Art Site activity at the Taylor House. Materials supplied. Tour not required.)
3. Visit the gardens at your own pace. The self-guided tour features nine stunning gardens, most within walking distance of the museum. Each site offers a unique view into pollinator-friendly landscaping.
4. Meet the gardeners and plein air artists. Throughout the day, chat with the garden hosts and see artists painting their unique perspective of a garden’s beauty, outdoors, live (‘en plein air). Artists will pop in at different times, offering fresh inspiration in every garden.
5. Friday, June 27 – Wrap It Up at the Plein Air Exhibit & Sale! Visit Bishop’s Stock Fine Art, Craft & Wine Gallery from 5–7 PM to view and purchase the artwork created during the tour, mingle with the artists, and enjoy live music by Jazz and Classical guitarist, Quinn Parsley. (No ticket required.)
“This event is all about celebrating the beautiful gardens that come to life each year with native plants and how they attract not only pollinators but community too,” said Margot Resto, Executive Administrator and planner of the Pollinator Garden Tour at Lower Shore Land Trust. “The theme this year is ‘Small Spaces, Big Impact,’ highlighting that whether you have a tiny container space or a full-sized garden, you can make a significant impact on the health and survival of our essential pollinators. All of these gardens are really a part of a much larger patchwork of gardens.”
Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door, and NEW THIS YEAR: $10 for Children 12 years and under (this ticket also provides entry into the Children’s Plein Air Art Site).
Purchase tickets here:
POLLINATOR GARDEN TOUR TICKETS
The Pollinator Garden Tour is made possible thanks to the generous support of local sponsors, garden hosts, artists, and volunteers.
Sponsors include: Calvin B. Taylor Bank, SU Fulton School of Liberal Arts, The Town of Berlin, Bishop’s Stock Fine Art, Craft & Wine Gallery, Sister’s Wine Bar & Gift Shop, Broad Bookkeeping Co., David D. Quillin Architecture, Inland Bays Garden Center, Bluebird Farms, Goody Hill Sand & Gravel, Duke Marshall Group, Church Mouse Ministry, Calvin B. Taylor House Museum, Ernst Conservation Seeds, and LinkBank.
For more information or to schedule interviews, please contact:
Matt Heim
MrHeim@lslt.org
443-234-8857
