UConn Extension is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Bug Week. Events will be buzzing from July 16 to July 29 with programs for the entire family. Insects account for 90% of animal life on earth. Many are the unsung heroes of our diverse ecosystems. UConn Bug Week events help families identify and learn about the […]
Bug Month
Bug Week 2023 is Just Around the Corner
UConn Extension’s 9th annual Bug Week is buzzing from July 24 to July 29 with programs for the entire family. All ages are welcome to attend and explore the activities and events dedicated to insects and their relatives. Bug Week programs include the following: Join UConn Extension faculty, Spring Valley Student Farm staff and students […]
Bug Week Photo Contest 2022 Winners!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2023 Bug Week Photo Contest! We had a large turnout with 55 entries, and so many amazing photos to choose from. Winners will be receiving prizes in the mail shortly. Senior Winners Junior Winners All Entries
Fireflies
Fireflies – those tiny sparkling lights that appear on summer evenings- aren’t really flies and don’t use fire to make light! They are also called lightning bugs and glowworms, depending on where you find them. These little insects are a type of soft-winged beetle just like ladybugs. There are many different types of fireflies. They […]
The Lady Bug Story
“Lady bug, Lady bug, fly away home.” The children’s nursery rhyme reminds us that this little spotted red bug that is found in many planted areas can come and go as it wishes, just by taking to the air. This cute insect is a member of the beetle family and comes in many different patterns […]
Bug Out with UConn Extension
UConn Extension is celebrating Bug Month from July 1 – 31 with virtual programs and resources for the entire family. All ages are welcome to explore the activities dedicated to insects and their relatives. Bug Month virtual programs and resources are buzzing with the following: Answer a few questions to qualify for a […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Lynn Keller
UConn CAHNR Extension typically holds Bug Week in July; however, this year Extension has designated July as Bug Month. The UConn Extension Master Gardeners and Master Gardener interns participate. Bug Month is an educational outreach activity that promotes insects in the environment (bugs.uconn.edu/). Volunteers like Dr. Lynn Keller make this educational event fun and successful. […]
Lady Beetle
This concludes “Bug Week 2020”, thanks for tuning in and we hope you take advantage of the nice weather to do some exploring outside, you may even end up getting to meet some of these unique critters in person!
Cabbage White Butterfly
Tune in each day this week to learn more about some of the smaller insects and critters that we share this world with!
Syrphid Flies
Tune in each day this week to learn more about some of the smaller insects and critters that we share this world with!