Minibeasts: Insect Investigation with 'Bugs by Phil'!!

Liven up your school holidays with a fascinating visit from Phil 'The Bug Man' Moore and his minibeast entourage! 

Phil is pleased to return for a special school holiday program, bringing a variety of stick insects, spiny leaf insects, monarch caterpillars, mealworms, katydids, tadpoles and frogs, spiders, slugs and snails as well as a variety of backyard bugs (dependent upon availability). He will give a 1-hour informative presentation and introduce each species, with plenty of hands-on interaction. Then we're going on a bug hunt; we're not scared! Safely capture a variety of local insects and study them under a microscope before returning them to their natural habitat.

For those interested in keeping insects as pets, Phil will also have some insect/tadpole kits for sale on the day.

Please note this is not a drop-off program, and a responsible carer or adult must be present at all times. Adults are welcome to join the workshop, picnic on the grounds, or make full use of the barista coffee window and free wifi. 

Friends of the WA Gould League can receive 15% off this event by signing into their membership at the main menu or at ticket checkout.

DETAILS:

When: Wednesday 17th January, 10am-12pm

Where: Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre and surrounds

Ages: Best suited to kids aged 5-15 years, but all welcome. 

Cost: $30 per participant (maximum of 30), with parents and carers free of charge.

What to Bring: Please wear covered shoes and bring your hat and waterbottle.