No, the British band of the 1960’s was not the theme of Wonder Bugs this week! Ladybugs and lightning bugs, both a kind of beetle, were the main attraction!
I hope your lightning bug craft is lighting up some dark corner of your house. We have one hanging in my daughter’s room. I suspect she will want him to have some friends soon. Click here to see how to make them if you were not at Wonder Bugs this week.
We had a fun time searching the field by the pond for ladybugs and avoiding being eaten by the giant Miss Tara bird. Why did we crouch down and cover? Because ladybugs play dead if they feel threatened. Keep the fun going at home and take turns being the predators! The ladybugs could be the ones trying to catch the tiny aphids or the lightning bug larva could track down a slimy slug.
Did you know that firefly numbers are diminishing? There are a host of reasons but you and your wonder bug can help preserve the light of our nights. Click here to find out how! This website is jam-packed with great firefly pictures, stories, websites, news items and more!
Get lit up with excitement as you search your own yards and neighborhoods this week for our beetle friends- ladybugs and lightning bugs! Sing the Lightning Bug song, too, while you show your wonder bug how to catch lightning bugs. See above link for helpful tips to do this safely!
Lightning Bug song
By Miss Tara Von Dollen
(Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star)
Lightning bug or firefly
You light up the summer sky
Flash your light to find your mate
Flash your light but don’t be late
Lightning bug or firefly
You light up the summer sky.
See you next week,
Miss Tara
P.S. All of the summer camp Wonder Bug sessions are full, but there is still plenty of room in our NEW Wonder Bugs Family Days!
WONDER BUGS FAMILY DAYS
July 16th, August 13th, 2011
9:30 -10:45 am
Join us for weekend Wonder Bugs family days we will explore, sing, and craft the day away to a different nature topic each month. You won't want to miss out on the opportunity to share the Wonder Bugs experience with your whole family! Appropriate for children 2-5 years accompanied by an adult.
ALNC Members: $6/child; Non-Members: $7/child
July 16th, August 13th, 2011
9:30 -10:45 am
Join us for weekend Wonder Bugs family days we will explore, sing, and craft the day away to a different nature topic each month. You won't want to miss out on the opportunity to share the Wonder Bugs experience with your whole family! Appropriate for children 2-5 years accompanied by an adult.
ALNC Members: $6/child; Non-Members: $7/child
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