Hosted by A Walk in the Woods, Environmental Education Company
Saturday, March 3, 2018
Prosperity Park Clubhouse
10:00 am – 10:45 am
Ages 4 to 11
See a live tarantula, chirping crickets, madagascar hissing cockroaches, and an african emperor that glows in the dark.
Over a million different spieces of insects have been identified. More than all animals combined! Participants learn many insects are beneficial. They pollinate flowers, fertilize the soil and provide commercially valuable products such as honey. Topics of discussion include: complete and incomplete metamorphosis, sensory organs, exoskeletons, camouflage techniques, social insects, decomposers and food chains. Can you name the best pollinator in the world? See if you know who it is!
Chrysalis from Monarch and Painted butterflies, cocoon from Polyphemus moth, mounts of praying mantis, trapdoor spider, cicadas, Hercules beetle, Tarantula molts, Orb weaver spider webs in observation frames, beeswax, bee suit, Elephant stag beetle and more. Confiscated items from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service include Morpho butterfly, Atlas moth (largest moth in the world), tarantula and scorpion mounts. Also an Asian rainforest insect collection including 16 unique beetles, cicadas and scorpions.
There is no cost for this activity. Open to HC Residents who are current with their HOA dues only. Parents are welcome to stay or drop off (waiver required).