Discover the fascinating world of insects and pollinators during this engaging presentation from the Mizzou Botanic Garden Gatherings series. Learn why bugs are essential to healthy gardens and ecosystems—and how you can help them thrive.
📅 Thursday, July 9
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Columbia Public Library – Friends Room
Presented by Emily Althoff, Assistant Professor of Urban Entomology at the University of Missouri and Lincoln University, this program explores the incredible roles insects play in the natural world. From helpful pollinators to beneficial garden insects, you’ll learn how to identify common six-legged visitors and create spaces where they can flourish.
This program is part of the Mizzou Botanic Garden’s Gatherings Series, an evening educational series celebrating plants, wildlife, and the natural world through expert-led presentations and hands-on learning.
👨👩👧 Recommended for teens, older children, and adults. Admission is free.
Learn more at garden.missouri.edu.
Click below to see all the events!
Our Calendar of Events makes it SUPER simple to click and add right to your personal calendar or device. Never miss a fun activity again!
Leave a Reply