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SUMMARY:Could Bugging Be the New Birding? Tiny Creatures\, Big Discoveries
DESCRIPTION:Join Ted Kuklinski of the Newton Conservators to discover the 
 wonderful world of bugs that you can observe right in your own 
 backyard!\n\n \n\nIf you garden with native plants\, your yard is already 
 hosting a vibrant\, miniature safari through bug-land. Finding and 
 observing these small\, colorful creatures can be just as rewarding—and 
 easy—as birdwatching! With both birds and bugs on the decline\, see what 
 you can do about it\, especially through native plant gardening. Learn some 
 tips on how to use your smartphone as a tool for taking stunning\, detailed 
 bug photos\, and apps like iNaturalist to help identify and easily log what 
 you discover as part of a worldwide citizen science database.\n\n \n\nUnder 
 the theme of "Buzz\, Crawl\, Flutter\, Wow!"\, attendees will be introduced 
 to a fascinating cast of local characters\, including butterflies\, moths\, 
 bees\, dragonflies\, ladybugs\, and spiders. Prepare to be amazed by the 
 hidden\, dramatic spectacles playing out in the undergrowth: emerald bees 
 packing copious amounts of pollen onto their legs\, clearwing moths that 
 perfectly mimic hummingbirds\, tiny candy colored leafhoppers that shoot 
 honeydew drops out their posterior\, carnivorous mantises stalking foraging 
 bees\, and clever spiders masquerading as ants. The presentation will also 
 feature an intimate look at the awe-inspiring lifecycle of monarch 
 butterflies\, tracing their miraculous journey from a tiny egg to a winged 
 marvel.\n\n \n\nOur guide for the evening is Ted Kuklinski\, an amateur 
 bird and bug enthusiast who has been fascinated by the natural world since 
 childhood. His focus shifted closer to home when his own front yard 
 transitioned to milkweed and native plants\, revealing an unexpected 
 explosion of life. A dedicated local conservationist\, Ted is a past 
 president of the Newton Conservators\, steward of the Dolan Pond 
 Conservation Area\, a board member of the Friends of Wellington Park\, and 
 a key organizer of the popular Newton Monarch Festival and Newton 
 Pollinator Garden Tour.\n\n \n\nThis free presentation is proudly 
 cosponsored by the Newton Free Library\, the Newton Conservators\, Newton 
 Parks\, Recreation & Culture\, and the Newton Community Pollinator 
 Project.\n\n \n\nRegistration is encouraged\, and you’ll get a reminder 
 if you sign up. Walk-ins are also welcome.
LOCATION:Druker Auditorium
ORGANIZER;CN="Lily Weitzman":MAILTO:lweitzman.ntn@minlib.net
CATEGORIES:Sustainability, Talks & Presentations
CONTACT;CN="Lily Weitzman":MAILTO:lweitzman.ntn@minlib.net
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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URL:https://newtonfreelibrary.libcal.com/event/16779549
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