# Event Details - **Event Name**: Beneficial Backyard Bugs - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Only about 1% of the world insect population is considered “harmful” according to the USDA- most are beneficial!About this EventDid you know only about 1% of the world insect population is considered “harmful” according to the USDA? Most are beneficial or considered harmless. We’ll explore our “backyards” and learn the facts about the insects we encounter. You see a side of nature that’s intriguing, and pretty amazing. You may even leave, “loving bugs”.Reservation policy: Before continuing, we would like to make you aware of our reservation policies. Cancellations - If your class is canceled for any reason you will be notified no less than 24 hours prior to class start, unless due to weather. We will provide a full refund for cancellations made by Pinellas County Extension. Refunds may take up to 30 days to process. Payment - We require full payment at time of reservation so be prepared with a credit card to complete this transaction. Refunds - Refunds will be made in the event of a class cancellation or if the registrant requests a refund 24 hours prior to the class time. Reservations - You must be 18 to make a reservation. If you are under 18 and want to attend a class you must register and attend with a parent or guardian.Ethnic background and racial information are collected to comply with Federal reporting requirements for Extension programs. Extension programs are open to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, or national origin.Pinellas County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this class you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Prior to ten working days before the class, please contact the Office of Human Rights, 400 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Suite 500, Clearwater, FL 33756, (727) 464-4062 (Voice/TDD). - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/largo/beneficial-backyard-bugs/100001977511019693 - **Event Categories**: workshops, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Largo - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: George C. McGough Nature Park - **lat**: 27.8827543 - **long**: -82.8417023 - **full address**: George C. McGough Nature Park, 11901 146th Street North, Largo, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Beneficial Backyard Bugs - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8622c7e7d595646f8efd04a19d8d8341fda988e02bab375bf414673e7cc9a68d-rimg-w1200-h800-dc788f04-gmir.jpg?v=1766309886 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Beneficial Backyard Bugs being held? - **A:** Beneficial Backyard Bugs takes place on Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am to Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm at George C. McGough Nature Park, 11901 146th Street North, Largo, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Beneficial Backyard Bugs? - **A:** Beneficial Backyard Bugs is organized by Garden and Landscape, UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Beneficial Backyard Bugs is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. 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