Calling all Bugsters!

Bug of the Month Club™ is a series of Saturday workshops designed for children ages 4 through 12. In monthly classes, children explore the bizarre and fascinating world of insects and other invertibrates. Each class features a different insect, its habitat and its unique role in our world.

Saturday, November 15, 2008: Earthworms - Eisenia fetida

Join us on November 15 to explore the world of earthworms.

We will:

• Explore the natural history of earthworms including how they live, what they eat, and their life cycle.
• Set up and take home a worm composting system, complete with earthworms and bedding material.
• Learn how to use earthworms to convert your leftover lunch into nutrient rich soil for your garden and house plants.
• Learn about the important role that worms play in our every day lives.

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008

Hours: 10:00 am - 11:30 am  or  12:30 pm – 2:00 pm (same class repeated twice)

Cost: $35 (includes all materials and a snack)

Location: Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, 1255 First Avenue, Oakland

Payment Policy: Pre-registration is not required - just show up for the class time of your choice and pay in person by check or credit card.

Next Bug of the Month Club™ Date:

• Saturday, November 15, 2008