For children ages 4-5During the sun-filled days of mid-summer, it's easy for children to find a wide variety of delightful beetles "parading" around in the park. Besides being interesting to observe while feeding on wildflower nectar, Ladybugs, Soldier Beetles, and Ground Beetles also feast on the pest insects and slugs that plague our gardens!
Children will go on "bug hunts" and follow ant trails on the paths that wind through Community Garden, and learn how to "bee safe" around insects that have stingers. They will learn how to find the flowers that attract beneficial insects, build beetle houses in the Children's Garden, Songs, games, and stories will give them much news to share when they return home from their adventures!
Nature crafts will include creating a "pet" beetle to take home, making a "ladybug spinner", and decorating a beneficial insect guide to hang on the wall.
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