Insects of Biocore Prairie
with the Friends of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve
Event Details
Date
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Time
1:30-3 p.m.
Location
Picnic Point entrance kiosk, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2000 University Bay Drive, Madison WI 53705
Description
Join retired entomologist Tom Morgan on a nature walk to learn how insects evade predators through thanatosis, or playing dead. Bring a small umbrella or parasol to capture falling insects as we explore the edges of the prairie and nearby woodland. Meet at the Picnic Point entrance kiosk.
Cost
Free
Contact
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please email tmzinnen@gmail.com to make a disability-related accommodation request. Reasonable effort will be made to support your request.