Insect ID and Their Role in Ecosystems

Curious about the critters crawling and flying through your garden? Join Monarch Joint Venture staff for a lively and informative session on identifying the insects and invertebrates most commonly found in green spaces. Learn how to tell a beetle from a bug, a moth from a butterfly, and even what makes an insect an insect in the first place.

• Date: April 15, 2026
• Time: 1:00-2:30pm CT
• Instructors: Mercy Manzanares and Katie-Lyn Puffer 
• Price: $20

Note that users will be prompted to create an account in order to register for and access the course.