Submitted by Gail Reynolds
(July 3, 2023) — UConn Extension’s Ninth Annual Bug Week will be buzzing from July 24 to July 29, 2023 with programs for the entire family.
All ages are welcome to attend and explore the activities and events dedicated to insects and their relatives. Bug Week programs include the following:
See displays of live insects from local gardens and participate in bug walks at the Middlesex County Extension Office, 1066 Saybrook Road in Haddam on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The program will include bug hunts in the Extension gardens, insect identification, and giveaways. All ages are invited to explore the wonderful world of insects at this free event.
If you cannot attend the event in Haddam, other events will be held across the state:
Join UConn Extension faculty, Spring Valley Student Farm staff and students for an interactive “Insect Wonders at the Farm” event on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 1327 Stafford Road in Mansfield. Learn about amazing and important insects by collecting and observing them. There will be free activities for the entire family.
Learn about insects and where to look for them by participating in bug walks at the New London County Extension Office, 562 New London Turnpike in Norwich on Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The program will include displays of live insects from local gardens, insect identification and giveaways. Master Gardeners will be available to answer your gardening questions. Join us at this free event to learn more about the fascinating world of insects.
Join the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and the UConn Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology on Thursday, July 27, 2023 from Noon to 4:00 p.m. for an exciting afternoon on the UConn Storrs campus. There will be tours of the parasite collections, a parasite detective game, exhibits, microscope stations, and giveaways. There will also be ice cream and special greenhouse tours.
The Connecticut Science Center will be buzzing with programs to celebrate Bug Week from Monday, July 24 through Saturday, July 29, 2023. Spend time in the Tropical Butterfly Encounter, participate in bug-themed Live Science programming and explore what is flying around the Rooftop Garden. Visit our website at https://bugs.uconn.edu/to register for events! We are also holding a Photo Contest. Learn more at http://bugs.uconn.edu/photo-contest/
UConn Extension offices are located across the state and offer an array of services dedicated to educating and informing the public on innovative technology and scientific improvements. Bug Week is one example of UConn Extension’s mission in tying research to real life by addressing insects and some of their relatives. For more information on Bug Week, please visit our website at https://bugs.uconn.edu/, email bugweeek@uconn.edu or call 860-486-9228.
