Bugs Abound at Garry Oak Cafe: Wed August 7, 2019 [10-Noon]

Bugs Abound at the Garry Oak Cafe

Wed August 7, 2019 from 10:00am to noon

Uplands Park grassy field entrance to Cattle Point

Did you know that Garry oak trees are a favourite café to over 800 insects? Join naturalist Stephanie Weinstein and UVic entomologist Steve Perlman to collect bugs and explore the Garry Oak Ecosystems of Uplands Park, one of the oldest “restaurants” of Victoria. Bring your family, use our equipment and make a crafty insect to take home. All ages, donations welcome. Picnics desirable.

Friends of Uplands Park – Heads Up: Fall Events in Uplands Park [Spiders, Birding, Invasive Plants Bash]

Friends of Uplands Park activities are now scheduled for September and October 2016. More information to follow closer to the activity dates.

Saturday, September 17, 2016 – Birding with Geoffrey Newell. 8:00 a.m. Meeting at Cattle Point.
Sunday, September 18, 2016 – Spider Websites. 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Family activity. Wander rocky meadows to find local spiders, their webs, and learn about their habits. Dress up as a spider to learn about spider bodies. Cancelled if rainy.
Saturday, October 15, and Sunday, October 16, 2016 – Annual Invasive Plant Bash. Afternoon. Tools and refreshments supplied. All ages welcome.