Backyard Bugs Walk

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When:
June 30, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
2018-06-30T10:00:00-04:00
2018-06-30T11:30:00-04:00
Cost:
Space is Limited. Pre-registration is required. Call 508-693-9426 to sign up. Free.
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Family Free

Sponsored by The Dukes Soil Conservation District.

Free and open to children ages 6 and up. Space is limited. Please pre-register. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Take a walk around Polly Hill Arboretum with entomologist Nate Erwin and discover the fascinating world of insects that are right in our own backyards. Learn to become a citizen scientist by spotting the signs of insect life on the plants around us.

After 5 years as a forest pest entomologist with the State of Maryland and 4 years as staff member with the Rachel Carson Council, Inc., Nate Erwin curated the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of Natural History “Insect Zoo” from 1992-2012. During his time with the Smithsonian, he also worked with a team to develop the popular “Partners in Evolution: Butterflies and Plants” exhibit that opened in 2008, and worked with Costa Rican butterfly farmers to expand their insect husbandry efforts to include non-lepidopteran insects. Currently, he consults with clients on bugscaping their properties; and consults with the USDA on stink bug research projects. He continues to work with the Smithsonian Institution presenting workshops and lectures. Nate has appeared on National Geographic, BBC, Discovery, National Public Radio, the Late Night Show, and local and national news.