Field Trip: Intro to Insects for Birders

Golden Eagle Audubon Society

Join Masters of Science in Entomology Candidate and GEAS Board Member, Sierra Laverty, on a bug eye's view of our urban parks.

Garden City Pollinator Habitat

House Wren. Photo: Gail DuBois / Audubon Photography Awards Please join <a href="https://www.goldeneagleaudubon.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Golden Eagle Audubon</a> for an Intro to Insects: Basic Entomology for Birders.Did you know that the most diverse living creatures on the planet...are insects? If you enjoy the diversity of our feathered friends and the challenge of identification, the insect world takes both to a whole new level. In this beginner-friendly introduction to entomology (the study of insects), you'll learn how to search for six-legged creatures, why birders should appreciate bugs, and the basics of major insect groups called orders. Join Masters of Science in Entomology Candidate and GEAS Board Member, Sierra Laverty, on a bug eye's view of our urban parks.Family-friendly and Welcoming to All PersonsThursday, June 9th: 9AM - 10:30AMLocation: Bee City USA Pollinator Garden, behind the Garden City Public Library<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/EHt6yZtqvGSAYADL8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">meeting location </a>Limited to 20 participantsFree for GEAS members, $15 for non-membersRegistration is required.Contact Sierra if you have any questions about this field trip: slaverty@goldeneagleaudubon.org