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Insects WE Like! 5-Class Bundle
Each class will highlight some fascinating facts about insects through interactive activities, great pictures, and lots of info. Insects WE Like! is appropriate for all ages and fun for the entire family!
This class series is taught by Jessica W. Miller, MS in Entomology. She loves the Twin Cities but knows they wouldn't be the same without a diversity of insects. We can all do our part to make sure we are encouraging healthy insect populations. Through our field and class time, together we can understand the wide and wonderful world of bugs!
Class #1: Insect Basics Saturday Saturday February 6th,10-11am
This class will cover insect basics such as body parts, life cycles, and how they hear, taste, and smell. We will look at mouth parts and how they are used for eating. We will talk about the different orders of Insects and the University of Minnesota will provide some live insects for holding and observing. Live insects will be on display for us to explore!
Class #2: Predator and Prey Saturday February 20th, 10-11am
Sometimes it isn't easy to see why we like insets so in this class we will look at pests as a good thing because of predatory insects. Many people would like to be attracting a wide variety of insects and this can be done by having the food for those predators. The guest invited is Kiah Brasch an invertebrate enthusiast who uses insects in her culinary ingredients. She will demonstrate entomophagy and share some treats while sharing her insect interests.
Class #3: Insect Ecosystem Stewards Saturday March 3rd, 10-11am
Learn how to attract insects to your ecosystem. In this class we will look at some plants that are great for pollinators, how to leave your plant stems as habitat, leaving out water for the animals, and the great value of leaves and brush as insect habitat. Our special guest Martin Gordon will share some ideas for mushroom-insect gardening.
Class #4: Aquatic Insects Saturday March 19th, 10-11am
We will explore rivers and lakes, and the different habitats that aquatic insects live in. We will also learn about pollution tolerance in insects and how some need very clean water to live in. Jessica will bring in insect specimens to show the variety of insects that play a role in our aquatic ecosystems.
Class #5: Insects and Our Changing Earth Saturday April 2nd, 10-11am
In the final class of this series we will look at the global issues that insects face. We will learn about invasive insects, chemicals used to manage insects, the global issues of pollinators, and some of the great things Minnesota is doing for insects. In this class Jessica will cover questions from earlier classes and topics that have been expressed as high interest. Seeds friendly to insects will be given out at this class.
Sign up for theEarly Bird discount TODAY!
5-class Bundle Early Bird for $50 (pre-1/29)
5-class Bundle Regular for $60 (post 1/29)
Individual classes $15 at door; bring in a TD meal receipt and receive a discount!
Location: The Farmhouse 3961 42nd Ave. S. Mpls, MN 55406
For more info about registration, please write to tinydinerfarm@gmail.com.
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LocationThe Farmhouse, Offices of Tiny Diner Farm and PRI Cold Climate (View)
3961 42nd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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