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 Mickenzee 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.
Field trip co-leader Carolyn Byers
FIELD TRIP LEADERS: Carolyn Byers (carolyn.byers@madisonaudubon.org) and Mickenzee Okon
ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES:
Field trip co-leader Mickenzee Okon
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
WHEELCHAIR USE: Want to use an all-terrain, outdoor wheelchair for this field trip? Access Ability Wisconsin offers them for free! To reserve a chair and trailer, visit their website. If you need help coordinating a wheelchair for this trip, please let us know (Brenna Marsicek, bmarsicek@madisonaudubon.org).
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.
Cover photo by Madison Audubon
