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Bugfest day
Date and Time
Saturday Sep 23, 2017
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM CDTSeptember 23, 2017
Location
The Crosby Arboretum 370 Ridge Road Picayune, MS 39466
Fees/Admission
$5 Adults $2 Children
Contact Information
Pat Drackett 601-799-2311
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BUGFEST! Friday, Sept. 22, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 9:00 to Noon, pre-registered school groups Noon to 2:00 p.m., homeschool groups 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. night collecting Saturday, Sept. 23, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explore the world of entomology with insect collecting, identification, and more, with Extension Entomologist Dr. John Guyton, along with professors and students from the MSU Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology Department! Schools will enjoy a Friday field day, and the evening will offer night-collecting activities (bring your flashlight!). Explore a Buggy Midway with entomology-based children’s crafts from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to Noon on Saturday. The New Orleans Audubon Institute’s Bugmobile presents from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon.
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