Join us for a full day of learning all about the wonderful world of insects. This program involves multiple sessions, including outdoor field trips, indoor photo-filled presentations and family-friendly activities. All participants will receive lunch, and can expect to bring home resources and inspiration to take action on behalf of insects, as well as a renewed sense of awe and wonder.

For each concurrent session, you can choose from two options, including indoor presentations and guided hikes outdoors.

Schedule

• 8:45 am – Doors open
• 9:00 am – Welcome & introduction
• 9:15 – 10:30 am – 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈
  • Robberflies with Mike Reese
  • Monarch Butterflies with Karen Oberhauser
• 10:45 – 12:00 pm – 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐈
  • Dragonflies with Edgar Spalding (outdoor tour)
  • Bumblebees with Jade Kochanski
• 12:00 – 1:00 pm – Lunch
• 1:00 – 2:15 pm – 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐈𝐈
  • Monarch Butterflies with Karen Oberhauser (outdoor tour)
  • Dragonflies with Edgar Spalding

This event is open to all and is family-friendly. Children are welcome to attend with an adult. Activities are most appropriate for adults and kids 5+.

Leaders
Karen Oberhauser, Mike Reese, Edgar Spalding and others. A number of guest speakers will share their passion and knowledge. Learn from experts on butterflies, bumblebees, dragonflies and robber flies.

Learn More & Register: https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/six-legged-summit/
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Cost
$22 for adults and people 13 and older
$12 for kids 12 and under

Please register by July 10, 2025.