Bug Club
We get a lot of requests to volunteer at the insectarium, but due to labor laws, we cannot. Only nonprofits are allowed to have volunteers. If you would like to be involved at the insectarium, learn skills like animal husbandry, identification, museum curation, terrarium design, and more - join our bug club!
Perks
Perks
- Free passes to the museum for yourself and guests
- Free classes to learn how to pin insects, create animal habitats, handle live bugs, and more!
- Free or discounted tickets to events held by the Insectarium
- Special “behind the scenes” access to some of the museum’s animals
- Free branded merch like stickers and apparel
- Discount at the gift shop
- Discounted live bugs (when available)
- Free feeder bugs (when available)
- Club days and events
- Learn basics of entomology, ecology, and evolution
- Animal husbandry, breeding programs
- Museum curation
- Curriculum design
- Science communication and outreach
- Classes and workshops
- Social media, graphic design, photography
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Sign waiver
- If under 18, we need a signed waiver from an adult guardian to participate
- Follow code of conduct
- Attend a meeting to discuss interests and ways you want to be involved
- Must at least attempt to participate in one activity per month
- Dues are $5 per month or $10 for 3 months, if dues are not paid you cannot participate or utilize the perks for that month (your free passes will be inactive) but will be reinstated once dues are paid again.
Next Steps
To join our Bug Club:
Please fill out this application and then send an email to [email protected] letting us know you did it. We will follow up with more information. Thanks!
Bug Club Application
Please fill out this application and then send an email to [email protected] letting us know you did it. We will follow up with more information. Thanks!
Bug Club Application