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AT: Monthly Insect Hike at Seabourne Creek Nature Park
AT: Monthly Insect Hike at Seabourne Creek Nature Park
January 25 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
FreeInsect Hike: Insects in Winter
In person at Seabourne Creek Nature Park. Participation is open to the public, all ages welcome. Wear appropriate clothing (see description below.) Some trails may be muddy following recent rains.
Where do insects go during winter? We’ll explore the park looking in leaf litter, logs, tree holes, and more places to find out where insects and other arthropods seek shelter during the colder months.
We will be led by Texas A&M AgriLife Agent and Entomologist John Few, who will help us find and identify insects and other arthropods such as spiders and roly-polys. Insect hikes occur monthly from January to December weather permitting. In the event of rain or inclement weather the hike will be cancelled.
Where: Meet in the main parking lot of Seabourne Creek Nature Park by the public restrooms by 9:00am.
Directions: The park is located at 3831 TX-36, Rosenberg, TX 77471 across from the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. Enter the park from HWY 36 just south of I-69 and adjacent to the Rosenberg Civic Center. Look for the brown wooden park entrance sign next to the Civic Center building. Turn onto Stanley Kucherka Drive and proceed to the parking lot .3 miles on the left.
What to bring: Dress for current weather conditions; long pants and long sleeve shirt recommended. Wear closed toe comfortable shoes. Bring a magnifying glass or jewelers’ loop for close up viewing (some equipment will be available) and water for hydration.
Participate in Citizen Science! We will have some equipment available to look more closely at these interesting creatures. If you’d like to help contribute to Community/Citizen Science while on the hike, have the iNaturalist or Seek by iNaturalist (for younger users) application downloaded on your smartphone. Not familiar with iNaturalist? Texas Master Naturalists from the Coastal Prairie Chapter will be on hand to assist you.
Insect Hikes occur on the 4th Thursday of each month.
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