All About Insects Focus of Booth at Farmers Market

All About Insects Focus of Booth at Farmers Market
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism/H. Jorgensen

Members of the U of A Entomology Club provide their knowledge of insects local and global at the Fayetteville Farmers Market on several dates this summer.

The graduate students will staff a booth at the market from 8-11:30 a.m. June 23, July 7, 21, and Aug. 3.

No matter your age, if you have a specific question or are just curious about the fascinating world of insects, you are welcome to drop by the booth on East Avenue in front of the Pryor Center. Come and enjoy a unique display of pinned insects from tiny to large and camouflaged to colorful.

Contacts

Heather Jorgensen, program specialist
Department of Entomology
479-575-6628, jorgense@uark.edu

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