Tag Archives: Entomology

Spring Break Nature Camp

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March 11-13 (Monday-Wednesday), 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. each day, will be the Spring Break Nature Camp for youth ages 6-11.  The camp will be help at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208).  Cost is $100 and online registration is required.  Your kids won’t want to miss this amazing camp!  We will learn all about nature, including entomology, horticulture, agriculture, wildlife and herpetology from experts in those fields.  Space is limited, and the camp fills up quickly, so register soon!

Junior Entomology Camp – Ages 4-6

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Extension Program Specialist Molly Keck invites you to join her for a buggin’ good time!  Camp will be indoors with collecting & activities outdoors.  Check the Entomology Youth Programs page for details and associated costs. This camp is geared toward youth ages 4-6 who have an interest in science and nature–especially insects! Register online as soon as possible if you are interested in attending; space is limited and these camps fill quickly.

Entomology Camp – Ages 7-12

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Extension Program Specialist Molly Keck will be hosting the 9th annual summer camp for junior entomologists!  Camp will be indoors with collecting & activities outdoors.  Check the Entomology Youth Programs page for details and associated costs. This camp is geared toward youth ages 7-12. Register online as soon as possible if you are interested in attending; space is limited and these camps fill quickly.

Entomology Camp – Ages 7-12

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Extension Program Specialist Molly Keck will be hosting the 9th annual summer camp for junior entomologists!  Camp will be indoors with collecting & activities outdoors.  Check the Entomology Youth Programs page for details and associated costs. This camp is geared toward youth ages 7-12. Register online as soon as possible if you are interested in attending; space is limited and these camps fill quickly.

Entomology Camp – Ages 7-12

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Extension Program Specialist Molly Keck will be hosting the 9th annual summer camp for junior entomologists!  Camp will be indoors with collecting & activities outdoors.  Check the Entomology Youth Programs page for details and associated costs. This camp is geared toward youth ages 7-12. Register online as soon as possible if you are interested in attending;  space is limited and these camps fill quickly.

Junior Entomology Camps (Ages 4-6)

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If you have a young one interested in entomology, insects and nature – join us for our annual Junior Entomology Camp.  Meant for ages 4-6.  Includes collecting insects, playing with live insects, learning about insects, and performing activities and experiments with insects. Campers will receive mini collection kits and tons of take home crafts.   Camp 1 – July 31-August 1, 9am-12pm Camp 2 – August 2-3, 9am-12pm Register at nisd.net/ace Keyword: Bugs

Summer Entomology (Bug) Camp – Ages 7 and Up

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Now accepting registrations!  We always fill up fast with a long waiting list, so be sure to get registered soon.  Register at nisd.net/ace.  Keyword: bug Campers get the change to learn all about entomology and become junior entomologists.  We will perform experiments and activities with insects, get to hold tarantulas, roaches, millipedes and more. Campers will also collect insects and put together an insect collection.  Campers will receive a student collection kit, complete with professional net, all the materials needed to collect and pin insects, a collection bag, and… Read More →

Spring Break Nature Camp

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This year, the kids will be learning about Texas Snakes & Reptiles, Birds of Prey from wildlife experts, Tarantulas and Insects, Horticulture, and do some birding with an ornithology expert.  We’ll perform experiments with owl pellets, insects, and some microbiology, and get to hold live animals, insects, snakes, reptiles, and get up close and personal with some birds of prey. Spring Break Nature Camp Presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s horticulture & entomology programs March 13-16, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. $115 Register at http://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/BexarCounty Snacks provided, but please… Read More →

Master Volunteer Entomology Specialist Training

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We still have room!  This class is designed for Texas Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists who have a desire to learn more about entomology.  While preference is given to these individuals, if there is room, we will open it up to the general public or Master Volunteers outside Texas. $295 – fee includes 3 lunches, 1 dinner, various materials, and an AWESOME insect collection kit with collection box. Download registration form here. Topics will include: Ento 101, Insect Orders, Urban Insects, Veggie and Landscape Insects, Medically Important Insects,… Read More →