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Embrace nature during National Insect Appreciation Days
National Insect Appreciation Days run from June 8 to 13 annually. It’s an event that is sponsored by the Entomological Society of Canada to encourage public curiosity about insects and increase awareness of the insects that are present all around us. There are in-person events and a social media challenge.
Between June 8 and 13, participate in the “insect picture challenge” by posting a photo of an insect, using the hashtags #insectpicturechallenge and #nationalinsectdays, and challenging five others to do the same. Watch out for our “insect picture challenge” post on social media. Who knows, we might challenge you!
\You can also participate in our National Insect Appreciation Days BioBlitz on iNaturalist. You can find more information about National Insect Appreciation Days, insects, and how to participate in the BioBlitz on YouTube or as a PDF.
Looking for Insect reads? We’ve got you covered on Beanstack. Check out “Book Lists” under “Recommendations.” For teens and adults, we’ve got field guides and more great nonfiction titles about gardening and all kinds of insects. And for children, we’ve got picture books and fun fact-filled feasts for the curious or cautious.
But wait, there’s more! Look out for more insect programming this summer! Join us after hours to find out what flaps in the night – a dazzling diversity of moths! – with Moth Night or get the buzz on bumble bees with Bumble Bee Buzz!