Nebraska Extension and the Department of Entomology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are offering, for the second year, training for their “BugMasters” volunteer program. Cost is $35. Continental breakfast, lunch, and afternoon refreshments are included as part of registration.
This two-day training camp teaches adult participants about insects and will cover topics such as insect basics, pollinators, pests, and how to teach insect programs. It will be held at UNL’s East Campus Union (1705 Arbor Dr, Lincoln, NE 68503, check kiosk inside for room) and various on-campus outdoor locations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 12-13.
After the training, participants will be prepared to conduct outreach or NE Extension activities and programs in collaboration with UNL for various audiences as part of one or more teams: 1) Educating Youth through Outreach, 2) Protecting Pollinators, 3) Emerald Ash Borer Education and 4) Bed Bug Mythbusters.
Pre-registration is required. Please register by June 19, 2017. Limited to 40 persons, register soon!
Send name(s), address, phone number, email (required) and class fee of $35 payable to the University of Nebraska to:
Jeri Cunningham
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Department of Entomology
Lincoln, NE 68583-0816
email: jcunningham1@unl.edu
phone: 402-472-8678
Daily parking permits can be purchased for $6 ($7 starting July 1) at https://unlpts.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal.
For more information, contact Erin Bauer at ebauer2@unl.edu.