FAMILY DAY | What Makes a Treehopper?
Saturday April 13, 2024
1-5pm
Gant Science Complex Light Court, UConn Storrs, CT
The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and friends invite you to a enjoy a fun-filled afternoon celebrating the re-opening of the exhibit Natural Selection is Amazing! Exploring the Dazzling Diversity of Treehoppers with a special Family Day program at UConn Storrs!
Treehoppers are insects distinguished by their impressive head ornamentation, called a helmet. Their helmets come in a wide variety of shapes and styles, mimicking everything from thorns to aggressive ants. These helmets don't just look cool—they've got a great evolutionary story behind them!
Explore the Natural Selection is Amazing! exhibit and learn about all things treehoppers from the evolutionary biologists who study and preserve these amazingly diverse little creatures.
Program highlights and displays include:
Family Days are free and open to the public!
Visit csmnh.uconn.edu/programs for more details and parking information.
If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the CSMNH at 860-486- 4460 or CSMNHinfo@uconn.edu by Monday April 8, 2024.
The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History is part of the Institute of the Environment at the University of Connecticut
For more information, contact: Dr. Erin Kuprewicz at csmnhinfo@uconn.edu