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Six-legged Summit: An Insect Conference at Holy Wisdom

Event Dates

  • Friday, 07/18/2025 8:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
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Event Description

Join us for a full day of learning all about the wonderful world of insects. This program involves multiple sessions, including outdoor field trips, indoor photo-filled presentations and family-friendly activities. All participants will receive lunch, and can expect to bring home resources and inspiration to take action on behalf of insects, as well as a renewed sense of awe and wonder. For each concurrent session, you can choose from two options, including indoor presentations and guided hikes outdoors.

Schedule

  • 8:45 am – Doors open
  • 9:00 am – Welcome & introduction
  • 9:15 – 10:30 am – Concurrent session I
    • Robber flies with Mike Reese
    • Monarch Butterflies with Karen Oberhauser
  •  10:45 am – 12:00 pm – Concurrent session II
    • Dragonflies with Edgar Spalding (outdoor tour)
    • Bumblebees with Jade Kochanski
  • 12:00 – 1:00 pm – Lunch
  • 1:00 – 2:15 pm – Concurrent session III
    • Monarch Butterflies with Karen Oberhauser (outdoor tour)
    • Dragonflies with Edgar Spalding

Details: This event is open to all and is family-friendly. Children are welcome to attend with an adult. Activities are most appropriate for adults and kids 5+. Leaders: Karen Oberhauser, Mike Reese, Edgar Spalding and others. A number of guest speakers will share their passion and knowledge. Learn More & Register: https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/six-legged-summit/

Cost: $22 for adults and people 13 and older, $12 for kids 12 and under. Please register by July 10, 2025.

Event Website

Location

Holy Wisdom Monastery:
4200 Co Hwy M, Middleton, WI 53562

Contact

info@holywisdommonastery.org

Categories: Kids & Family, Talk or Workshop