Event
Junior Naturalists at Minnewaska: Insect Exploration at Minnewaska
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Let's discover the wonderful world of insects together. To start off this program, we'll have a short talk about the characteristics and adaptations of insects. Next, we will learn how to use sweep nets to search for crawling and flying insects and practice using these tools in a field habitat. We will gently collect and observe insects that we catch with our sweep nets in a container. After we observe them, we will release them back into the field where they came from. After the insect search, we will hike approximately a half-mile hike on the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road and head back to the Minnewaska Nature Center. Back at the Nature Center, we'll explore our creative side and make an insect-related craft. All participants should come well prepared with appropriate footwear, food, and water. This program is recommended for children between the ages of seven to twelve years old, accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Well-behaved younger siblings are always welcome. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Call to Register: (845) 255-0752
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