Check out ‘Incredible Insects’ at Shore Acres

Outdoor Discovery Center leads free event to learn about tiny creatures.

Participants in the “Incredible Insects” program at Shore Acres Township Park, 6602 138th Ave., head into the tall grass in search of insects in 2025.

Get a close look at insects at Shore Acres Township Park in Laketown Township from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.

“Incredible Insects” is free and led by the Outdoor Discovery Center and sponsored by the Laketown Township Parks and Recreation Commission.

Hike the trails of Shore Acres, 6602 138th Ave., and search for insects. Join a naturalist through the park with sweep nets, uncovering the hidden lives, life cycles, habitats, and unique traits that make them so extraordinary.

All materials provided.

For ages 5 to 14. 

Guardians stay with the class.

Registration is not required by appreciated.

Visit https://outdoordiscovery.org/ for more information.

Take a look at pictures from last year’s event here.

Other programs

Other free upcoming programs:

Sept. 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Birds of Prey, Felt Mansion Garage. Get to know the Outdoor Discovery Center resident raptors – including hawks, owls, and falcons. See these magnificent birds up close, and explore their amazing features, from skulls and wings to talons and feathers. All ages welcome. Guardians stay with the class.

Oct. 2, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Night Hike, Huyser Farm Park, 4188 64th St., 6597 138th Ave. Registration required. Step into the woods after dark for a night-time adventure. Use your senses to discover how much you can feel, hear, touch, and even see in the dark. For ages 6 and up. Guardians stay with the class.