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September 18, 2021 by Olivia Belk

Bug-A-Palooza Daily Bug: the Monstrous Decomposer Eastern Hercules Beetle

It was a misty, serene morning, and I was bracing myself for the peace to be broken shortly by the arrival of fourteen rambunctious campers. Two had already arrived and […]

Filed Under: Bugs of Bernheim, Deep Connections with Nature, Education, Homepage Blog Feed Tagged With: Bugapalooza, Bugs, hercules beetle, insects

September 1, 2021 by Olivia Belk

The Utterly Intimidating Yet Entirely Harmless Cicada Killer Wasp

If you were not familiar with the distinctive drone of the cicada before, this year’s emergence of the seventeen-year brood probably made you quite well acquainted. It seemed wherever you […]

Filed Under: Deep Connections with Nature, Education, Homepage Blog Feed Tagged With: Bugapalooza, BugFest, Bugs, cicada, cicada killer, Cicada Killer Wasp, insects

September 7, 2019 by Robert Allen

Pollywog Play Parties: Behaving Like Bugs and Bees

Float like a butterfly, buzz like a bee – this pollywog bunch is a sight to see! Early learners will explore the amazing life of insects and their relatives by […]

Tagged With: Bees, Hands-on, insects, Pollywog Play Party

September 7, 2019 by Robert Allen

ECO Kids Discovery Day: Damsels and Dragons

Observe and identify real life damsels and dragons – damselflies and dragonflies, that is – with the On Your Own Challenge identification sheet. ON YOUR OWN CHALLENGE, a self-guided adventure, available […]

Tagged With: damselfly, Discovery Day, Discovery Stations, dragonfly, ECO Kids, ECO Kids Discovery Day, Hands-on, insects

September 4, 2019 by Robert Allen

Lunch & Learn: Monarch Migration

Practice the delicate art of butterfly observation with Bernheim’s butterfly expert, who has raised and released hundreds of butterflies over the years. Join in on the fun and learn tips […]

Tagged With: butterflies, insects, Isaac's Cafe, migration

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