SPECIAL FREE ACTIVITY:

“Bizzee Bee” Experience
Ashley Bird
Experiential Designer | Certified Montessori Educator

ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE
In “The Bizzee Bee,” children step into the role of busy bumblebees, exploring a vibrant, larger-than-life Texas Prairie filled with handmade flowers — towering 3- to 5-foot replicas of native blooms such as mealy blue sage, Indian blanket, and lemon bee balm. Dressed in Velcro bee costumes and wearing special goggles that simulate a bee’s UV vision, participants embark on a timed, interactive mission: to gather scented, colorful wool “pollen” balls from the flowers and return them to their hive to keep it thriving.

This unique hands-on experience is free with general admission to the Lubbock Arts Festival.

Thanks to the generosity of the Helen Jones Foundation, Inc., this buzz-worthy adventure is possible for all to enjoy.

ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Ashley Bird
Experiential Designer | Certified Montessori Educator

Ashley Bird — affectionately known as “Birdie” by her students — is an educational creative passionate about the transformative power of learning. Through her organizations Blooming with Birdie and the non-profit Project Bloom, she shares her expertise as an experiential designer, consultant, and certified Montessori educator by creating innovative learning experiences that spark curiosity and foster compassion for life.

Blooming with Birdie’s flagship event, The Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival, will celebrate its 10-year anniversary in 2025. Under Birdie’s leadership and immersive design approach, the festival has experienced remarkable growth — with the 2024 event engaging more than 10,000 community members.