Success at SciPort's Bug Bazaar
The Bayou Chapter had a fantastic time participating in Sci-Port’s Bug Bazaar on April 11, which welcomed more than 1,500 visitors—making it the largest turnout in the event’s history. We were especially encouraged to hear from Sci-Port leadership that community partner exhibits, like ours, received overwhelmingly positive feedback.
A big part of the excitement was the appearance of Coyote Peterson of Brave Wilderness, whose energetic and engaging online videos and passion for wildlife and conservation helped draw a large crowd and amplify messages about caring for the natural world.
Our table stayed busy throughout the entire event, with a steady stream of kids eager to take on the “River Detective” challenge and learn how insects can tell us about water quality.
It was exciting to see so much curiosity and engagement, and even more rewarding to connect with parents about our mission, upcoming outings, and ways to get involved. We were also pleased to have several teachers take our activity sheets to use in their classrooms, extending the impact of the event beyond the day itself.
Special thanks to our volunteers for the day: Mishael Burney, Tricia Grayson, Barbie Halbert, Sandy Roerig and Tammy Jernigan.
Events like this are a great reminder that when people—especially young people—are given the chance to explore and learn about nature in a hands-on way, it sparks a lasting interest in protecting it.
