It's tough being a bug. Scores of other animals want to eat you. Cold is your mortal enemy. No matter how tiny you are, you need to find others of your kind in this great big world. And you have very little time in which to accomplish what you need to in your brief journey on this planet.
But these hardships have made the insects very good at what they do.
This multimedia presentation will give us some insight into the remarkable adaptations these creatures have developed in order to survive.
John Himmelman has been chasing bugs throughout his life and shares stories, sounds, and photographs of his pursuits. Often humorous, at times horrifying, these stories should whet the appetites for more exploration into this world.
Some of the topics:
- What is an insect (and what's a bug?)?
- Songs of crickets and katydids - with recordings made by the presenter.
- Finding and attracting insects.
- Raising insects.
- Accounts of some of the different insect families.
- And many personal stories of seeking out these creatures for over 4 decades.
- When possible, some live insects will be brought to the presentation.
New multimedia program for kids and families
*Some of Himmelman's insect books:
Adult -
"Discovering Moths, Nightime Jewels in your own Backyards" (Down East Books)
"A Field Guide to the Night Singing Insects of the Northeast" (forthcoming - Stackpole Books)
"Cricket Radio" (forthcoming - Harvard)
Children -
From Scholastic -
A Monarch Butterfly's Life
A Pillbug's Life
A Luna Moth's Life
A Ladybug's Life
An Earthworm's Life
A Slug's Life
A Mealworm's Life
From Charlesbridge -
Frog in a Bog
Mouse in a Meadow
Cost for the one hour presentation is $250 (within CT) - only a screen will be needed.
860-663-3225
John Himmelman has written and illustrated many books on insects, both for children and adults*. He is a founding director of the Connecticut Butterfly Association, and has lectured and led trips throughout the country. He is also a photographer and makes professional recordings of insect songs.
