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YSI Insect Fair

Youth Science Institute

May 17, 2008

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If you thought you knew it all about the little critters, this event will change your mind. A stunning butterfly exhibit, a bug-themed bake sale, an amazing silk-spinning demonstration, a live arthropod showing, compost explanations, and children's craft activities are but a few of the wonderful happenings at this event. However, visitors get to see more than just insects. There will be plenty of other arthropods which include: millipedes, arachnids and crustaceans, to mention a few. The annual exhibit, takes place at the YSI Science and Nature Center at Sanborn-Skyline County Park in Saratoga, featured arthropods, both live and dead, from tarantulas to ladybugs to Madagascar hissing cockroaches (the only roach species that makes a sound humans can hear). The event promises plenty of excitement. There will be arthropods at various stages of their life cycles, from larvae to adults, and visitors will learn about them through hands-on activities. The event will be held rain or shine.

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  Tickets: Free ($6 parking)

  Info Phone: 408-867-6940

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  Dates:
  May 17, 2008

  Times:
  10am-4pm

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  Sanborn County Park

  16055 Sanborn Road Saratoga, CA 95070

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  • Event Name: YSI Insect Fair
    "Cub Scout Heaven!"
    Review posted by: BusyMom from San Jose, CA, Mar 09, 2008
    

    Took our Cub Pack a couple of years ago and it was wonderful! So many bugs, critters, etc. It was a fun time for the whole family!

    Took our Cub Pack a couple of years ago and it was wonderful! So many bugs, critters, etc. It was a fun time for the whole family!