Have a go kids!

Here is a great date for your diary.....11th February 2012. This is the Young Entomologists' Day at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. www.oum.ox.ac.uk/ It is open to any child under the age of 18 who can present a short talk on anything related to the invertebrate world and is organized by the Amateur Entomologists' Society's Bug Club www.amentsoc.org/events/listings/0518/  ( Read loads more about the AES and Bug Club in archived blogs). It is the most fantastic opportunity for children to exercise their public speaking skills, research abilities and have some real fun too. As well as the talks there are bug handling sessions, behind the scenes tours and a drawing workshop guided by wildlife artists Clare Newman and Cath Hodsman. Why not have a look at the link and enter your child, or if you are a teacher, suggest it to anyone you think might benefit from the experience. It truly is a fantastic day and a must for any budding young entomologist. Go on kids, have a go!

Stick Insect, Cockroach and Land Snail - all great invertebrate topics!