BLOOMINGTON – Visitors learn all about amazing insects at Bloomington’s annual Bug Fest.
The event is Saturday, August 24, at Karst Farm Park, 2450 South Endwright Road, Bloomington, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy various crafts and activities related to insects, and complete the Bug Fest passport challenge for a chance to win a prize.
However, volunteers are needed to make the event a success. Twenty volunteers are needed for each shift from 9 a.m. until Noon and 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Volunteers can share their interest in outdoor education with children. There are five different volunteer roles: Welcome Table, Games/Activities, Crafts, Toddler Area, and Floater.
- Welcome Table: Greet attendees, distribute Bug Fest passports, and award prizes for passport completion.
- Games/Activities: Help supervise activities such as Compound Eyes, Ladybugs, Monarch Migration, Insect Games, and Mealworm Races.
- Crafts: Assist participants with various insect-themed crafts.
- Toddler Area: Assist small children and their families with navigating age-appropriate activities in the play area.
- Floater/General Support: Provide extra help/shift relief wherever needed.
On-site training will be provided.
Volunteers must be 16 and older. Volunteers under 18 must have an Underage Waiver of Liability signed by a parent or guardian and bring it when they arrive for their shift. Click here to fill out the underage waiver.
To volunteer, click here.
