Get your family outside and exploring the amazing world of BUGS! Join us for this family-oriented field trip to Lake Farm County Park, where leaders Carolyn and Milcah will show you and your kids the diversity of six (or more) legged creatures, where they live, what they eat, and how they contribute good to the world. This is particularly great for elementary and middle school aged kids, but all are welcome.
Station 1 will feature water critter exploration, and kids will be able to borrow our magnifying glasses, dip nets, and microscopes for hands-on fun.
Station 2 will include a bug hunt, and kids can use our insect nets, critter keepers, and magnifying glasses to get up close and personal. Don’t worry, none of the bugs or people are harmed in this process.
We will have nature journaling supplies at both stations to record your observations and memories.
Masks are required for all participants over the age of 2, regardless of vaccination status, to keep kids safe. We know kids are more likely to keep their masks on if their grown ups do, so we ask all participants to model good masking behavior.
FIELD TRIP LEADERS: Carolyn Byers (carolyn.byers@madisonaudubon.org) and Milcah Rimmer (milcah.rimmer@madisonaudubon.org)
RAIN DATE: Sunday, August 15, 9:00-11:00am
ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES:
Trail is a mixture of paved and compacted dirt/fine gravel that may contain some unevenness and inclines/declines. Small wooded sections may contain possible rocks and roots.
Trail grade and #/type of trail impediments are ok for those with difficulty walking or wearing children in packs
The trails and dock are wheelchair accessible.
Field trip leader is adept at birding by ear and able to accommodate those with visual impairments
APPROXIMATE DISTANCE FOR WALKING: .5-1 mile, at a pace that is comfortable for participants
RSVP REQUIRED? Yes. Participation is limited to 10 families or 30 participants, whichever is smaller. We will split into 2 groups so that everyone has a chance to ask lots of questions. Register below!
Cover photo by Madison Audubon
