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 September 13, 2009
Noon - 4:00 pm
Penitentiary Glen Reservation
8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd; Kirtland, OH 44094
(440) 256-1404
B. Bizarre
U. Unique
G. Gross
Come celebrate the amazing diversity
of the insect world. Themed activities include games, crafts, live animal exhibits, demonstrations, storytelling, and family fun that will
focus on bugs the world over.
- Live bug exhibits - The Nature Center is turned into a showcase of bug displays, providing opportunities to experience the thrill of seeing and learning about live arthropods, including large exotic tarantulas, walking sticks, praying mantis, scorpions, and more. Cases of beautiful mounted butterflies and other displays of insects are available for viewing courtesy of Bugs Unlimited.
 Buggy activities, games and crafts- Celebrate arthropods! These “jointed foot” animals are commonly called bugs and include Insects spiders, and even crayfish and lobsters! They number in the millions and their bizarre, unique and gross qualities are awe inspiring!
- Participate in the “Click Beetle Catapult”
- Live bugs, exhibits and buggy adventures!
- Celebrate classic Bug Stories and Songs
- Sample some real tasty buglicious treats – if you’re daring enough!
- Visit the Wildlife Center and discover which animals depend on bugs for food.
- Create a buggy souvenir at the Buggy Craft tables to remember the day.
- "Bugology" degree -
Kids can earn a ‘Bugology’ degree and certificate by participating in at least five of the many ‘buggy’ activities. Activities include games, crafts and activities like the Click Beetle Catapult and the Honey Bee Hop. Find out what animals eat bugs – including people!
- Free train rides - Ride on miniature trains provided by the
Lake Shore Live Steamers 1 – 3 pm, weather permitting.
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Admission
Free admission for all ages!
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Directions
Take I-90 to Rt. 306 south for about one mile. Turn left onto Rt. 615. Turn right (east) onto Kirtland-Chardon Road and continue for two miles. Penitentiary Glen Reservation is located on the right (south) side of the road.
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Sponsors
Coca-Cola Company of Willoughby
The News-Herald
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