It's almost time for BugFest at the North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier! Come celebrate all things creepy and crawly at an insect festival for all ages. This year's festival features Vermont's native pollinators. Come learn what bugs do for you, and what you can do for them!

BugFest's featured programs include 1) a pollinator gardening program by the Vermont Garden Journal's Charlie Nardozzi, 2) a world-class, hands-on caterpillar exhibit by The Caterpillar Lab, and 3) field walks by the Vermont Center for Ecostudies. And NBNC's educators and naturalists will offer fun-filled activities all afternoon and late into the night. Delicious Jamaican fare offered by the Montpelier-based Kool Runninz.

Why celebrate insects? A mosquito bite or bee sting may not be the highlight of your summer, but insects are the oil that keeps the entire ecosystem engine running. Over 75% of our wild plants, 60% of our birds, and one-third of our agricultural crops depend on insects. Recent research has revealed precipitous declines in insect populations around the world, making it more important than ever to admire and understand these important critters.

Admission by Donation. For the full schedule, visit https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/bugfest/

Mar 10, 2025, 9 to 10 AM

Mar 10, 2025, 6 to 7:30 PM

Mar 13, 2025, 6:30 to 7 PM