Bug Day

Celebrate the wonders of bugs with us as we support the velvet worm in the race for New Zealand Bug of the Year.

This family-friendly day out is packed with exciting activities, hands-on workshops, and fascinating bug science!

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What’s On:
Bug Poetry: Enjoy readings from New Zealand’s first-ever Bug Poetry Competition.
Meet the Experts: Learn from local bug scientists about the vital role bugs play in our world.

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We received many positive and insightful comments and feedback from our participants about our ParasitePersonalityQuiz, Parasite Comics, and Phenomenal Parasites Cards, and the marine parasite specimens kindly supported by the awesome Dr. Jerusha Bennett.

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And big thanks to our new team of volunteers:

@RyotaHASEGAWA9

@Jerushark

@PriSalloum

@XuhongChaizoo

and our team behind the scenes - Yuanzhe Wang, Dr. Stephen Pollo, Dr. Eléonore Charrier, Dr. Kyle Lesack, Dr. @ThoreyJonsdott1, and Xiao Xiao!