24th Annual Wapsi Fall Ecology Day ~ 10:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. ~ Wapsi River Center

Come join us for a hands on insect learning experience for young and old alike.  Bring your whole family for an exploration of the Wapsi Center and learn about our resident 6 legged friends!  Please call to reserve a space for your family and to pre-order your bug kits (563)328-3286.

• 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. ~ Pollinator Truffles - Learn how to make your own “Seed  Truffles” to help our local pollinators.11:00 – 12:00 P.M. ~ Insect Discovery Hike - Come learn about some of the amazing creatures inhabiting our prairie or pond ecosystem.
• 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. ~ LUNCH (Pine Ring) Bring a picnic lunch . . . we provide a hot fire and roasting sticks for our grilling needs!
• 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. ~ Build your own Bug Cage or Insect Hotel ~ Make and decorate your own bug cage (for kids) or bug hotel to encourage insects to visit your yard.
• 3:00 – 4:30 P.M. ~ Iowa State University, Insect ZOO ~ Join us for an up close and personal glimpse at insect life. The Insect Zoo features live insects up close and personal. Learn how insects are important to the environment and how they benefit us as well.