Incredible Insect Festival

Welcome to the fascinating world of insects! Renowned insect expert Sam Jaffe will showcase a multitude of live caterpillars from The Caterpillar Lab. Learn about the importance of pollinators and meet a local beekeeper. In addition, you’ll get to meet entomologists who study the small insects found in streams and lakes. Through demonstrations, exhibits, games and crafts, visitors to the VINS Nature Center will have a fun day discovering the insects we share our planet with.

Schedule of events:

All Day

• Beekeeper Peter Hadeka
• Dragonflies with the Black River Action Team (BRAT)
• Gettin’ Buggy Crafts
• Bug Safaris
• Bugs of the Canopy Walk

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Reptile Time

11 AM – 11:45 AM
Predators of the Sky

11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Caterpillar Lab

1 PM – 2 PM
Raptors Up Close

2 PM – 3 PM
Swing Peepers

3 PM – 4:45 PM
Predators of the Sky