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UConn Extension's Bug Week Parasite Day!

  • College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
  • Storrs

Overview

Parasite Day is a fun and educational event held as part of UConn Extension’s Bug Week 2023, hosted by the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History (CSMNH). This community event invites individuals of all ages to explore the fascinating world of parasites—often an underappreciated aspect of nature! Parasite Day offers a unique and engaging experience for the entire family, allowing visitors to understand the important ecological role parasites play while having fun with interactive learning opportunities.

Program information

Community partners
Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at UConn Storrs
Scope
In-State
Keywords
Bugs, Community, free, UConn Extension, environment

Areas of engagement

K-12 Education, Student Achievement, and College Access

Program contact

Janine Caira

CSMNHinfo@uconn.edu

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UConn
Office of Outreach & Engagement
Arjona Building, 138
337 Mansfield Road Unit 1215
Storrs, CT 06269-1215
Email: engagement@uconn.edu
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