Holy Wisdom Monastery: Six-legged Summit – An Insect Conference
Join us July 18 from 8:45 am – 2:15 pm for a full day of learning all about the wonderful world of insects. This program involves multiple sessions, including outdoor field trips, indoor photo-filled presentations and family-friendly activities. All participants will receive lunch and can expect to bring home resources and inspiration to take action on behalf of insects, as well as a renewed sense of awe and wonder.
For each concurrent session, you can choose from two options, including indoor presentations and guided hikes outdoors.
Schedule
- 8:45 am – Doors open
- 9:00 am – Welcome & introduction
- 9:15 – 10:30 am – Concurrent session I
- Robberflies with Mike Reese
- Monarch Butterflies with Karen Oberhauser
- 10:45 – 12:00 pm – Concurrent session II
- Dragonflies with Edgar Spalding (outdoor tour)
- Bumblebees with Jade Kochanski
- 12:00 – 1:00 pm – Lunch
- 1:00 – 2:15 pm – Concurrent session III
- Monarch Butterflies with Karen Oberhauser (outdoor tour)
- Dragonflies with Edgar Spalding
This event is open to all and is family-friendly. Children are welcome to attend with an adult. Activities are most appropriate for adults and kids 5+.
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Leaders: Karen Oberhauser, Mike Reese, Edgar Spalding and others. A number of guest speakers will share their passion and knowledge. Learn from experts on butterflies, bumblebees, dragonflies and robberflies.
Cost $22 for adults $12 for kids 12 and under