In late summer, insects are everywhere!
Practicing being an insect egg. Photo: Juno Lamb
On Saturday, August 26 from 10:15-11:30AM, join Chocorua Lake Conservancy for All About Insects—for kids! with naturalist and outdoor educator Hillary Behr, an exploration in the field for 3- to 9-year-olds and their caregivers. Join us to explore the fascinating world of insects and meet the ones that live in the meadow and forest at Charlotte C. Browne Woods on Washington Hill Road in Chocorua. Insects are cool on their own, but they also are so important to other animals, including humans! They provide food for birds and animals, pollinate wild plants and human food crops, break down waste into soil, and help control the pests in our gardens. A healthy and diverse insect population means a healthy ecosystem!
During this program, we will learn how to catch and get a good look at insects in ways that keep them safe. We will also give back by learning how to help out our insect friends, both at C.C. Browne and back at our own homes. This event is free. Space is limited—please register in advance below. Rain date is Sunday, August 27, 10:15-11:30AM.
We’ll meet at the entrance to the Charlotte C. Browne Woods on Washington Hill Road in Chocorua, on the left .7 miles up the hill from Route 16, or 2.3 miles from the bottom of Washington Hill Road on the Chocorua Village side, on the right. Please dress appropriately for the weather, wear footwear suitable for walking in fields and woods, consider sun and insect protection as appropriate, and bring water and a snack. You might want to bring a picnic for after, as well.
Hillary Behr, on the right, helping to ID an insect. Photo: Juno Lamb
Hillary Behr grew up exploring the woods and waters of Tamworth and still calls it home. She earned a degree in Environmental Conservation and spent 8 years in rural California, working in land conservation and outdoor science education. Hillary has a Masters of Education and has worked as a teacher in many different settings, both outdoors and in the classroom, most recently teaching high school Environmental Science.
Banner image: Being flying insects. Photo: Juno Lamb