Don't Squish It, Study It!

Calling all curious kids! Join our 2026 Bug Buddies classes to meet the six-legged (and more!) neighbors who share our world. We'll hunt for hidden habitats, learn about bug superpowers, and demystify the most misunderstood group of friends! Get ready for a hands-on adventure that will change how you see the world's tiny superheroes.

Classes are held in our Education Building.
Select Sundays | 11am - 12:15pm
$12 per person

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January 11

Centipedes & Millipedes: Lots of Legs

February 8

Snails & Slugs: Slimy and Splendid

March 8

Earthworms: Wonderful Wigglers

April 12

Ants: Terrific Teamwork

May 10

The Other Arachnids: Scorpions, Ticks, and more!

June 14

Fireflies: Lively and Luminous

July 12

Aquatic Insects: Watery Wonders

August 2

Powerful Jumpers: Crickets, Grasshoppers, and more!

September 13

Dragonflies and Damselflies: Hovering Hunters

October 25

Household Bugs: What's Haunting YOUR House?

November 8

Flies & other Decomposers: Icky, but Important

December 13

Ice-Cold Insects: Bugs Below Zero

Keith McManus is the STEM Coordinator at the Queens County Farm Museum, and has been part of the Farm's education department since 2023. Keith graduated with a master's degree in biology from Adelphi University, and is always eager to learn more about the natural world, particularly animal life. They firmly believe that no creature should ever be taken for granted, no matter how small. Though frightened of insects for much of their childhood, Keith has made up for lost time with a passion for learning about them and other humble, misunderstood critters, and loves nothing more than to share this knowledge however they can. Keith excels at working with kids, designing and delivering curricula that blend appreciation, creativity, and silliness, hoping to inspire a future where fascination triumphs over fear.

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October 25 - Household Bugs: What’s Haunting YOUR house?

We've all seen these uninvited guests at home, but what are they really doing there? Their secret lives inside our walls are more surprising than you think!

$13.60
($12.00 + $1.60 fee)

November 8 - Flies and other Decomposers: Icky, but Important

We've all seen these buzzing visitors around leftovers, but what role do they truly play? Their dirty work is a crucial and fascinating part of nature's cleanup crew!

$13.60
($12.00 + $1.60 fee)

December 13 - Ice-Cold Insects: Bugs Below Zero

We've all seen woolly caterpillars in the fall, but how do they survive the freezing winter? Their secret is a set of incredible natural antifreezes that are more complex than we ever imagined!

$13.60
($12.00 + $1.60 fee)
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