The article excitedly announces the upcoming Bug Fest at Drexel University’s Academy of Natural Sciences, highlighting the diverse attractions that await visitors.The article excitedly announces the upcoming Bug Fest at Drexel University’s Academy of Natural Sciences, highlighting the diverse attractions that await visitors. From August 10th to 11th, this annual celebration of insects will feature a plethora of engaging activities. Guests can interact with experts including scientists, artists, and educators, and, of course, the stars of the show: insects. The festival promises cockroach races, live insect exhibits, interactive educational stations, and craft activities. There will also be guided outdoor bug walks, allowing attendees to explore the wonders of the insect world in a natural setting. A special treat will be the appearance of Zack Lemann, the Cajun Bug Chef, who will demonstrate the culinary possibilities of insects. Guests can also enjoy a screening of “Microcosmos,” a documentary that unveils the hidden world of invertebrates. Beyond the bug-centric activities, Bug Fest will offer food trucks, a craft market, and live drawing by artist Jerrell Adams. The festival aims to raise awareness about the significance of insects. As Jon Gelhaus, PhD, Curator of Entomology at the Academy, notes, “Insects play an important role in our biodiversity, but we don’t always realize their impact.” Bug Fest provides an opportunity to learn about and appreciate these often-overlooked creatures.
Beetles, spiders, and crickets, oh my! Celebrate all things insect this summer at Bug Fest at Drexel University’s Academy of Natural Sciences.
From Saturday 10 August to Sunday 11 August you can get up close and personal with scientists, artists, teachers and of course the main attraction: insects.
According to organizers, this year’s Bug Fest will feature cockroach races, live insect exhibits, interactive educational stations, craft activities, guided outdoor bug walks and the return of Zack Lemann, the Cajun Bug Chef.
Guests will also have the opportunity to attend a screening of “Microcosmos,” a documentary that takes a look at the hidden lives of invertebrates.
This year’s festival will also feature food trucks, the local craft market Now and Then, artist Jerrell Adams drawing unique insects on site, and much more.
“Insects are part of our daily lives and play an important role in our biodiversity, but we don’t always realize the impact they have on us and our ecosystem,” said Jon Gelhaus, PhD, Curator of Entomology at the Academy. “Bug Fest is a time when we put insects in the spotlight, giving guests the opportunity to learn about and celebrate the creatures that make up 80 percent of the species on Earth and explore the Academy’s world-class Entomology Collection.”
For tickets and the full program for Bug Fest 2024, visit ansp.org/bugfest.
