Leveraging its rich ecological resources, the National Botanical Garden offers an immersive insect exploration course, inviting children and nature enthusiasts into the tiny yet vibrant world of insects! Experience a truly unique natural wonder, with a nighttime exploration filled with unexpected surprises.

Instructor

Highlights

Expert-led programs will take you from "observing insects" to "understanding them": Learn from Professor Yang, a PhD student in the Department of Entomology at China Agricultural University and a longtime researcher in pest biological control and ecology, and Professor Pan, a multi-record holder and discoverer of new species, to master scientific observation methods and cultivate empirical thinking.

Enjoy this engaging and engaging up-close observation experience: Identify insects' unique structures, unlock the secrets of their family's behavior, and discover the secrets of their friendship with plants.

Unique night explorations offer more perspectives and discoveries: Discover insects' secrets to survival at night, encounter diverse insect species, and explore the secrets of their phototaxis.

Ecological protection, a responsibility that starts here: Promote awareness of ecological conservation and understand the critical role insects play in sustaining and developing the natural world.

Activity Schedule

Master the Four-Step Scientific Observation Method: Scientific Observation/Morphological Description/Behavioral Interpretation/Classification

Field Interaction: Go off the beaten path, see for yourself, and meet the little heroes of the insect world

Systems Thinking: Understand the co-evolutionary relationships between insects and plants, and between insects and other organisms.

Life Education: Understand and protect biodiversity.

Event Dates and Times

October 4, 2025 (Saturday), 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

October 6, 2025 (Monday), 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

October 7, 2025 (Tuesday), 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

October 8, 2025 (Wednesday), 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Event Fee

RMB 298 / group (includes tickets, materials, instructor, etc.)

Families with children aged 6-12 (one adult and one child per group)