Sibley Nature Center Announces Arthropod Adventures for Adults AKA Bug Camp for Grown-Ups
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Sibley Nature Center Announces Arthropod Adventures for Adults AKA Bug Camp for Grown-Ups
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September 23, 2017
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Sibley Nature Center Announces Arthropod Adventures for Adults
AKA Bug Camp for Grown-Ups
Midland, Texas (Sept. 6, 2017) - If you are like us, you get a little jealous of all those fun summer camps and activities for kids! That’s why Sibley Nature Center is pleased to announce a discovery camp just for grown-ups! Over three, three-hour sessions, adults can explore the world of arthropods with Michael W. Nickell, Sibley’s museum scientist and naturalist.
The arthropods are the most numerous and diverse of animal groups that includes insects, spiders, and their kin. “Arthropod Adventure for Adults” is a three Saturday introductory lab and field experience. Sessions are Sat., Sept. 23, 9 a.m. to Noon, Sat., Sept. 30, 9 a.m. to Noon, and Sat., Oct. 7, 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Topics will include insect/human relations; the unique insect body and how it works; insect behavior and ecology; and the relation of the arthropod groups to each other. Each day, a field session will focus on a detailed investigation of a single, smaller group such as dragonflies, butterflies, beetles, grasshoppers, spiders, etc. The last session’s study will focus on nocturnal insects. No insects or any other type of arthropod will be harmed or permanently collected in these sessions.
Photography and journaling are encouraged. Registration for Sibley Nature Center members is $40.00, and for non-members is $60.00. Class size is limited to 15. Registration is now open at www.sibleynaturecenter.org or by calling (432) 684-6827.
Sibley Nature Center exists to create understanding and appreciation of the nature and history of our region through a broad range of educational programs and personal experience. To learn more about the program and center, find Sibley Nature Center on Facebook, visit www.sibleynaturecenter.org or call (432) 684-6827.
AKA Bug Camp for Grown-Ups
Midland, Texas (Sept. 6, 2017) - If you are like us, you get a little jealous of all those fun summer camps and activities for kids! That’s why Sibley Nature Center is pleased to announce a discovery camp just for grown-ups! Over three, three-hour sessions, adults can explore the world of arthropods with Michael W. Nickell, Sibley’s museum scientist and naturalist.
The arthropods are the most numerous and diverse of animal groups that includes insects, spiders, and their kin. “Arthropod Adventure for Adults” is a three Saturday introductory lab and field experience. Sessions are Sat., Sept. 23, 9 a.m. to Noon, Sat., Sept. 30, 9 a.m. to Noon, and Sat., Oct. 7, 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Topics will include insect/human relations; the unique insect body and how it works; insect behavior and ecology; and the relation of the arthropod groups to each other. Each day, a field session will focus on a detailed investigation of a single, smaller group such as dragonflies, butterflies, beetles, grasshoppers, spiders, etc. The last session’s study will focus on nocturnal insects. No insects or any other type of arthropod will be harmed or permanently collected in these sessions.
Photography and journaling are encouraged. Registration for Sibley Nature Center members is $40.00, and for non-members is $60.00. Class size is limited to 15. Registration is now open at www.sibleynaturecenter.org or by calling (432) 684-6827.
Sibley Nature Center exists to create understanding and appreciation of the nature and history of our region through a broad range of educational programs and personal experience. To learn more about the program and center, find Sibley Nature Center on Facebook, visit www.sibleynaturecenter.org or call (432) 684-6827.
