Bugfest+2017+Jonathan

Each year over 35,000 come to BugFest to experience over 100 exhibits, crafts, games, and activities. At BugFest, you have the opportunity to interact with entomologists and other scientists so you can learn about the fascinating world of bugs. Through BugFest, you can expect to learn so much about the world of arthropods and their importance in their environment through fun activities and delectable dishes. This event pertains to our studies in AP Environmental Science because BugFest highlights the importance of arthropods in our biosphere, their role in the food web, and how they are part of the ever so diverse ecosystem.

I volunteered from 8:30 to 2:30 at BugFest helping run their Cafe Insecta and managing a station for learning about the main arthropod of the festival; the dragonfly. This event was quite wonderful and through my participation in helping others learn about dragonflies, I was able to understand the importance of education on these important bugs and their relationship with humans. This event brought folk of all ages to partake in its festivities and had something for everyone like eating cool critters or learning gnarly facts. My favorite part of BugFest was when I got to try chili-seared grasshoppers in a blue corn tortilla from 13 Tacos and it tasted just like chicken.

^My volunteering confirmation sheet. Sorry, I didn't have any interesting pictures.