Pollinators are responsible for 1 out of 3 bites of food we take each day, and yet pollinators are at critical point in their own survival. Many reasons contribute to their recent decline. We know for certain, however, that more nectar and pollen sources provided by more flowering plants and trees will help improve their health and […]
Events & Activities
Bug Events with Greenwich Audobon
Wednesday, July 1 Fireflies – Nature’s Mini-Fireworks 8:30-9:30 pm An ideal time of the year to learn about these special insects. Learn how and why fireflies flash and then try your skills at telling the species apart by looking at the different patterns made by the different firefly species. All ages. Space limited. RSVP to […]
National Pollinator Week
Pollinator Week was initiated and is managed by the Pollinator Partnership. Eight years ago the U.S. Senate’s unanimous approval and designation of a week in June as “National Pollinator Week” marked a necessary step toward addressing the urgent issue of declining pollinator populations. Pollinator Week has now grown to be an international celebration of the […]
What’s All the Buzz?
Come join UConn Extension this summer for our annual Bug Week from July 20th -25th. All ages are welcome to attend and explore the activities and events dedicated to insects and their relatives. Bug Week programs include: an educational workshop at the Museum of Natural History an insect collecting event at Spring Valley […]