Bug Hunt Events

Bring your community together, head outdoors and see what tiny creatures are hiding in your local area. A community Bug Hunt can be as simple as meeting at a local park for an hour with your phones and a sense of curiosity. Register your event here! Here are a few tips to make your event a success: Spread the word: Use our ready-made Bug Hunt posters, flyers and social media materials to promote your event. Ask your local Landcare group, school, library, gardening club, community garden,...

Get creative for Bugs In My Backyard Week this November! Primary and secondary students across Australia are invited to create and submit original artwork featuring either Australia’s native bugs, or invasive ones! Parents/guardians, teachers and school staff can submit student entries for a chance to win one of three $100 Australian Geographic online store vouchers. To enter, students must create a bug-themed artwork (drawing, painting, and/or more) and include a short 1–2 sentence...

Buzz into National Science Week, August 15 - 23, and join in celebrations of science where you can say hello to the Bug Hunt team! National Science Week begins on August 15, bringing thousands of Australians together to celebrate science and discover the incredible wildlife living all around us.