For children ages 5-7Mid-summer is a time when a wide variety of delightful beetles are out "parading" around the park for all to see. 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 gain basic insect identification skills while on "bug hunts" throughout the Community Garden, discover which plants attract beneficial insects, follow ant trails, and learn how to "bee safe" around insects with stingers. They will build beetle houses in the Children's Garden, learn songs and dances, and make colorful "beetle-friendly" signs for the children's garden.
Take-home nature crafts will include:
- Creating a "Beetle-Mobile".
- Building a winter shelter structure for ladybugs
- Potting up plants to grow at home!
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