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Printer Friendly VersionPrinter Friendly Version The Best of Bug Day!

September 7, 2008
Noon - 4:00 pm

Celebrating 20 years of Bug Day!Penitentiary Glen Reservation
8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd; Kirtland, OH 44094
(440) 256-1404

Join us as we celebrate 20 years of
Bug Day!

Enjoy your favorite activity sites and special surprises!

Themed activities include games, crafts, live animal exhibits, demonstrations, storytelling, and family fun that will focus on bugs the world over. Let’s learn to respect the bug for all of its diversity and adaptability.

  • 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  benefits are endless – pollination, decomposition, food source for other animals including people and more!
    • Celebrate classic Bug Stories and Songs
    • The Hungry Caterpillar story comes to life
    • Enjoy sweep netting for live bugs in the field.
    • Sample some real tasty buglicious treats – if you’re daring enough!
    • Visit the Kevin P. Clinton 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 Bombardier Beetle Blast, and insect themed obstacle courses. Find out what other animals eat bugs.
  • Free train rides - Ride on miniature trains provided by the
    Lake Shore Live Steamers 1 – 3 pm, weather permitting.

Sponsors:
Coca-Cola of Willoughby
The News-Herald

Admission: Free


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