Bugs n Slugs South Australian Programs and Services

Bugs n Slugs Services for South Australia

Bugs n Slugs programs in South Australia are now provided by our fantastic Kristen Messenger from Conservation Education Services and her staff. She is a competent, enthusiastic and experienced environmental educator with a long and successful work history at well respected institutions such as the Botanic Garden of Adelaide and the Adelaide Festival Centre. Thanks to Kristen, the quality of Bugs n Slugs programs in South Australia remains highly professional and you can be sure of first-class invertebrate education. As you will see, Kristen adds her own fantastic flavour and style to the presentations which is good fun. For program enquiries or bookings in South Australia, please contact Kristen.

South Australian clients can choose from

> The Bug Show (suitable for preschoolers and primary school children) >>> see costs and charges

This is the most popular of our regular shows and with good reason. The Bug Show is an entertaining introduction into the world of invertebrate animals. We present the students with many live animals from a variety of invertebrate groups. This way the students

learn about the general biology of invertebrates

come to appreciate the diversity of invertebrates

will identify the distinguishing features of major groups like spiders compared with insects or centipedes compared with millipedes

will learn about the roles of invertebrates in nature

> The Minibeasts in the Rainforest program at the Botanic Garden of Adelaide

This program is going from strength to strength. Students are led through the stunning Bicentennial Conservatory and learn about the rainforest and the invertebrate creatures that depend on it. To book this presentation please contact Steve Meredith, Education Officer at the gardens. T: (08) 8222-9344 E:Meredith.Steve(AT)saugov.sa.gov.au (for all other programs, contact Kristen)

> Tailor Made Programs >>> see costs and charges

If you are looking for a more specific program, please feel free to contact Kristen and discuss your needs. She can organise exhibitions at shopping centres and malls, trade fair displays and special open day exhibitions.

Kristen is a very enthusiastic performer, crafts person and a talented costume designer. There are many occasions where you may like to convey an environmental message involving invertebrate animals. Why not use art, craft or puppetry to do so?

some examples of creative craft, model making and costume design Kristen has produced by herself and with children