Minibeast Roadshow

This year, thanks to funding from the Ernest Cook Trust Fund, Buglife is piloting the Minibeast Roadshow in Peterborough. The roadshow is visiting junior schools in the area from August 2006 until July 2007. The aim of the roadshow is to foster a greater appreciation in a fun way amongst younger children of 'bugs' and their central role in our biodiversity.

Brush-thighed seed-eater (Harpalus froelichii) © Roger Key

The school visits consist of a short presentation to assemblies which shows children a wide range of interesting bugs, with short clips about their fascinating life cycles. This is followed by Martin, The Bug Man, working with individual classes where children are given the opportunity to explore UK native 'bugs' and to learn all about them.

Martin often stays after school to give parents and others the opportunity to come along and have a look at the bugs.

Unfortunately this year we have been over-subscribed with schools requesting visits; these schools will come off the waiting list as we secure further funding for this activity.

Buglife is hoping to be able to roll out the Minibeast Roadshow nationally, so watch this space!