Date: March 14th

Time: 2:30pm

Location: Gather at the Admissions Booth to Start

Tickets: Included with General Admission

Come and join us on an exciting insect walk through the lush garden! Explore the fascinating world of tiny creatures as we observe their intricate patterns and behaviors up close. Our knowledgeable guide, Addison Singleton, will lead the way, pointing out various species of insects and sharing interesting facts about their role in the ecosystem. This immersive experience is perfect for nature enthusiasts of all ages who are keen to learn more about the incredible diversity of insect life around us. Get ready to be amazed by the beauty and complexity of these often-overlooked creatures as we embark on this educational and fun-filled adventure together.

This adventure is estimated to last 1 hour.

Addison Singleton, who is leading the walk, has a Master of Science in Wildlife and Natural Resource Sciences and is working on her PhD in Animal and Natural Resource Sciences. Addison is currently the instructor for General Entomology at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX, and formerly taught Pollinator Ecology and Conservation. Her primary research focuses on plant-pollinator interactions in the context of anthropogenic disturbances, but she is also investigating plant-caterpillar relationships under drought and various other research projects looking at the presence of microplastics in arthropods, using novel techniques to sample for bumble bees in Texas, predicting bumble bee habitats in Texas, and floral reward changes under drought. Addison finds nothing more fulfilling than exploring the different species with whom we share the planet with, especially "the little things that run the world!"