Insects in the Orchard

Park Event · Martin Van Buren National Historic Site · Sep 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

An exploration of insect life in the Martin Van Buren orchard with entomologists from the Farmscape Ecology Program's Insect Conservation Center.

During this event, participants will learn to use the citizen science platform iNaturalist to contribute to an orchard "bioblitz" and discover the important roles that insects such as ants, bees, butterflies, and wasps play in agriculture.

What to Bring

• Mobile devices
• Cameras
• Questions about insects and how to identify them

Source: National Park Service (public domain).