Bug Week
UConn Extension is hosting the 4th Annual Bug Week in July. Plan to attend to see what's buzzing! There will be educational programs, interactive events, and family-oriented activities designed to illustrate how bugs can benefit humans, plants and animals.
Bugs are the unsung heroes of our ecosystem. They pollinate our crops and gardens, prey on pest insects, and aerate soils by breaking up decaying material to recycle nutrients.
Bugs also play a key role in manufacturing silk, red dye, shellac, wax and honey.
During Bug Week you'll also learn about problem bugs such as the Emerald Ash Borer and Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, that are causing concern in Connecticut.
Extension Programs & Partners
| UConn Extension
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Home & Garden Education Center |
AntU
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Connecticut Irrigation Contractors Association CT Irrigation Contrators Association CT Master Gardener Association |
Activities & Events
Details on our Programs Page.
Pollinators
Sunday, July 21 3 - 6 pm
Location: Auerfarm in Bloomfield
Insect Wonders at the Farm
Wednesday, July 31 10 am - 12 pm
Location: Spring Valley Student Farm in Mansfield
AntU
Thursday, July 25 - 12 - 4 pm
Location: UConn Campus
Insect Collections Tour
Thursday, July 25 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm tour times
Location: UConn Campus
Bug Walks
Saturday, July 27 10 am - 1 pm
Location: Tolland Agricultural Center in Vernon
Bug Week at the CT Science Center
Please visit the Connecticut Science Center for more information on Events & ticket prices.
Photo Contest
Details on our Photo Contest Page.
Registration Form
Register here for the Bug Week activities (all events use this same form)