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Come Celebrate Bug Week 2022 with UConn Extension!

Submitted by Lynn Keller, UConn Extension 

(July 5, 2022) — UConn Extension’s 8th Annual Bug Week is buzzing from July 17 to July 23, 2022 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:

Learn about insects and where to look for them by participating in Bug Walks at the Middlesex County Extension Office, 1066 Saybrook Road in Haddam  on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  The program will include bug hunts in the Extension gardens, insect identification, displays of live insects from local gardens, and giveaways.  All ages are invited to explore the wonderful world of insects at this free event. Rain date is July 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Connecticut Science Center in Hartford also will be buzzing with programs to celebrate Bug Week from Monday, July 18 through Saturday, July 23, 2022.  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 www.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 www.bugs.uconn.edu, email bugweeek@uconn.edu or call 860-486-9228.

 

 

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