Science & Life Skills

Learn how anyone can become a citizen scientist by starting their own bug collection safely and ethically.

We learned about citizen science and why collecting bugs is okay for the environment and can help scientists.

We learned about the equipment needed for bug collecting, including nets, jars, and killing jars with special solutions.

We learned about proper clothing and where to find different types of bugs in various environments.

We learned about different environments for finding bugs and techniques for catching them with a net.

We learned about different ways to preserve insects and the importance of pinning them correctly and positioning their body parts.

How to Start a Bug Collection