Tag: bugs

July 8, 2021 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Let’s gather in our backyard for some fun in the sun. Each week presents a new theme where we will learn a little, laugh a lot and make some new friends along the way. Appropriate for ages 6 to 10. Program will be held outside. Space is limited; registration required.

July 8 - Backyard Bugs with Adams County 4-H

This program will be held outside at Anythink Wright Farms. Please note that this program may be canceled due to inclement weather. Please check the event on our website for cancelation notices. 

Event Type: 
mySummer
Age: 
Children
June 18, 2021 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Did you know over 2 billion people routinely rely on eating bugs for protein? Or that entomophagy (the practice of eating bugs) may be the future of sustainable food sourcing? Bugs could be the key to saving the world! Join us to learn more about this buggy cuisine and see if you’re brave enough to give it a try.

Appropriate for all ages. No registration required. 

Event Type: 
Food
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Family
July 24, 2019 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Did you know that more than 2 billion people around the world eat insects? Learn more about entomophagy, a sustainable form of high-quality protein, and stick around for some snacking. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.

Age: 
Teen
May 10, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

We’re going on a Bug Safari and we want you to join us! Experts from the Butterfly Pavilion will be our guides as they introduce us to live invertebrates from around the globe and teach about their characteristics, where and how they live, and why they are important in our world. Appropriate for all ages, however participants must be at least 3 years hold to hold Rosie the tarantula. Space is limited; registration encouraged. Please visit our online calendar to register.

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Family
March 13, 2019 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am

We’re going on a Bug Safari! Experts from the Butterfly Pavilion will be our guides as they introduce us to live invertebrates from around the globe and teach about their characteristics, where and how they live, and why they are important in our world. Appropriate for all ages. Participants must be at least 3-years-hold to hold Rosie the tarantula. No registration required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
March 13, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

We’re going on a Bug Safari! Experts from the Butterfly Pavilion will be our guides as they introduce us to live invertebrates from around the globe and teach about their characteristics, where and how they live, and why they are important in our world. Appropriate for all ages. Participants must be at least 3-years-hold to hold Rosie the tarantula. This program is part of Dig It, Anythink’s month-long celebration of gardening, backyard farming and more. Space is limited; registration encouraged. 

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Family
March 30, 2019 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

The Battle Royale series kicks-off this month with a DIY bug robot showdown! Each participant will make their own bug robot, then test them out in the Battle Royale Arena - a shrinking play field. Test your engineering skills, battle it out, learn new skills and make new friends! This multi-player showdown will make for nothing short of a great time!

Age: 
Teen, Tween
March 12, 2019 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Explore the amazing world of insects including body structure, insect life cycles, habitats, adaptations and the role insects play as pollinators and recyclers. Get up-close and personal with insects, spiders and other arthropods from around the world. Appropriate for kids in grades 1-3.

Age: 
Children
March 26, 2019 - 6:00 pm to 6:50 pm

Get up-close and personal with insects, spiders and other arthropods from around the garden and the world. Explore the amazing world of insects including body structure, insect life cycles, habitats, adaptations and the role insects play as pollinators and recyclers. Refreshments will be served. Appropriate for families and all ages. Space is limited; registration is required.

Age: 
Children, Family, Tween
March 18, 2019 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

We’re going on a Bug Safari! Experts from the Butterfly Pavilion will be our guides as they introduce us to live invertebrates from around the globe and teach about their characteristics, where and how they live, and why they are important in our world. Appropriate for all ages. Participants must be at least 3-years-old to hold Rosie the tarantula. No registration required

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Children

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