Bugfest

FRIDAY, Sept. 21, 2018 - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Field Day for School and Homeschool Groups

6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Blacklighting for Bugs After Dark Field Adventure (All Ages)

SATURDAY, Sept. 22, 2018 - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Field Day for All Ages)

Explore the world of entomology with insect collecting, identification, and more, with Extension Entomologists Dr. John Guyton, along with professors and students from the MSU Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology Department! School groups will enjoy a Friday field day, and the evening will offer “Black Lighting for Bugs” night-collecting activities (bring your flashlight!). Explore a Buggy Midway with entomology-based children’s crafts from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The New Orleans Audubon Zoo’s Bugmobile presents from 10 a.m. until Noon on Saturday morning! Costs: Friday School Field Day, students $2; no charge for teachers or chaperones (groups must call ahead and be assigned an arrival time). Friday evening and Saturday admission, $5 for adults, $2