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Insecta Fiesta

Saturday, April 21, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Andrena ilicis in flightAndrena ilicis in flight
Photo Copyright John C. Abbott

Location:
The event will be held at the University of Texas Insect Collection.
Lake Austin Center
3001 Lake Austin Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78703

For more information contact John Abbott.

Insects have drawn people to many University of Texas events, but now they will have their own day!


Planned Events & Activities

  • Insect Petting Zoo
  • Insect Cooking/Eating Tent
  • Cricket Spitting Contest
  • Cockroach Races
  • Live Insect-Themed Music
  • Butterfly Garden/House
  • Insect Tracking
  • Insect Safari
  • Insect Workshops
  • Pond Dipping
  • Forensic Entomology
  • Arts/Crafts & more

Teacher Training During Insecta Fiesta

A free K–12 teacher training workshop will be held during Insecta Fiesta. Teachers will receive 6 hours CPE credit and curriculum materials correlated to the Science TEKS. Learn how to use insects to teach about animal adaptations, ecosystems, evolution, and more! Register for the workshop now. Contact Christina Cid with questions about the teacher training.


If you are interested in making a donation please contact Susan Romberg.

Download the Insecta Fiesta flyer. (PDF)