Two kits hold a sweeping net and look at a bug box

Join us for an interactive look at all the tiny critters that crawl, fly, or slither through the Arboretum landscape. We will have sweep nets and bug boxes to catch bugs in Kent Field, digital microscopes to get a closer look, and entomologists to help us identify everything we find. Plus crafts and book readings for kids! This is an all-ages, interactive program: come prepared to move around and get up close with some bugs and insects!

This is a drop-in event: join us any time between 10:00am and 12:00pm.

Monica Acker, the author of the children’s book The Legend of Leo: A Dandy-Lion Tale, will be doing live readings of her book at 10:30am and 11:15am. In The Legend of Leo, Leo believes he is a dandeLION–the fierce king of the land, and won’t believe that he is only a weed. Throughout the story, we learn the Leo is important, just not in the way he thought.

Location: This event takes place in the Conifer Collection (see map), just across the footbridge that leads from Hemlock Hill Road. There will be signs directing participants from Flora Way Gate to the event.

Accessibility: This program begins on an intersection of dirt paths in the Conifer Collection, just over a small wooden bridge. The terrain includes a moderate slope.

Audience: This program is appropriate for all ages.

Inclement weather policy: The rain date for this event is August 16. Registrants will be notified via email at least one day in advance if this event needs to be rescheduled due to inclement weather, and will be notified by phone if it must be rescheduled with less one day’s notice. Click here to view our full inclement weather policy. If you have questions about the status of a program, please email publicprograms@arnarb.harvard.edu (inbox monitored on weekdays) or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209.

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Directions

By subway

Take the MBTA Orange Line to its southern end—Forest Hills. Exit through the door marked “Arnold Arboretum.” Cross Washington Street and enter through Washington Street Gate. Walk up the Blackwell Footpath until you reach an intersection, cross the street, and enter through South Street Gate. Walk about a minute up the road and take a left at the intersection. Walk another 3 minutes down the road and cross the bridge on your right.

By bus

Take the #35 or #38 bus to Centre Street @ Faulkner Hospital. Cross Centre Street, walk north up Centre Street for a few minutes, and enter through the Centre Street Gate on the right. Bear right at the intersection, and then another right at the next intersection. Walk another 3 minutes down the road and cross the bridge on your right.

By car

The closest street parking is on Flora Way, a 5-minute walk from this location. Enter through Flora Way Gate and walk 4 minutes down the road, then cross the bridge on your left.

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