Nature Lecture Series: Insect Insights - The Good, the Bad, and the Buggly

Eager to learn more about the world around you? Then join us at Polk's Nature Discovery Center for our 2025-2026 Nature Lecture Series!

From September 2025, through May 2026, Polk's Nature Discovery Center will be hosting a different lecture each month; highlighting an aspect of the natural world.

Join us as Jackson Mosley, Polk County's Mosquito Control Manager highlights the diverse insects around us and their unique abilities and behaviors.

This is presentation will be held in Polk's Nature Discovery Center's Workshop from 6:00pm-6:45pm with time for questions and answers to follow. Imediatley following the presentation, a guided night hike (with insect light traps) will take place down Shady Oak Trail (approximately 0.6 miles to the workshop and back).

Please see below for more details and other upcoming dates!

Date & Time : Thursday, October 30th, 6:00pm (Doors open at 5:30pm )

Location: This program will be held at the Polk's Nature Discovery Center Workshop. (See map for details.)

Who should sign up for this? For learners of all ages.

Tickets & Sign-Ups: Tickets are not required, but recommended. Signing up will allow us to know the number of participants planning to attend. If spots are available on the day of the event, spots may be open for other visitors.

1 ticket is needed per person. 1 ticket = 1 person

Additional Information for those Attending:

• Please be sure to bring a flashlight as the parking lot may be dark.
• For those planning to attend the guided night hike portion, dress to be outdoors and appropriate for current weather conditions. Close-toed shoes and long pants are recommended.

For any questions or concerns: Please call Polk's Nature Discovery Center at (863) 668-4673, or email bnJlZHVjYXRvciB8IHBvbGstY291bnR5ICEgbmV0

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