HOLDERNESS — Squam Lakes Natural Science Center will immerse visitors in a world of invertebrates to learn about how they preserve the balance of nature with the opening of Giant Insects on Friday, July 1.
Five larger-than-life animatronic insects will greet visitors along the live animal exhibit trail. Insects include the bombardier beetle, blue-eyed darner, devil’s flower mantis, grasshopper, and stag beetle. In addition, there will be a giant spicebush swallowtail caterpillar that visitors can climb on for a great photo.
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center will hold additional events focused on insects throughout the season. A Pollinator Party on Tuesday, July 12, will celebrate the life and work of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
The Science Center will offer Insects Alive Guided Tours to learn about the specific insects in the Giant Insect exhibit, where these insects live, how they adapt, and what we can do to help them survive. Insects Alive Guided Tours take place Friday, July 8; Monday, July 18; Friday, Aug. 5; Monday, Aug. 29; and Sunday, Sept. 18.
The Science Center will also be hosting The Caterpillar Lab Aug. 25-27 to see and touch many varieties of caterpillars.Â
Visitors can experience Giant Insects from July 1 through Sept. 30, along the live animal exhibit trail. Giant Insects is included in regular trail admission. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit nhnature.org for more information.
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