Insect Hotels: Creating Habitat for Beneficial Insects
Thursday, June 4
6 p.m.
Livingston County Extension office (1412 S. Locust, Pontiac)
$10 registration fee
Discover how small structures can make a big difference for local wildlife in this hands-on insect hotel workshop. Dive into the fascinating world of beneficial insects and learn how these small-but-mighty creatures support pollination, healthy gardens, and thriving ecosystems. We’ll explore what different insects need to survive and how simple, well-designed insect hotels can boost biodiversity right in your own backyard.
6 p.m.
Livingston County Extension office (1412 S. Locust, Pontiac)
$10 registration fee
Discover how small structures can make a big difference for local wildlife in this hands-on insect hotel workshop. Dive into the fascinating world of beneficial insects and learn how these small-but-mighty creatures support pollination, healthy gardens, and thriving ecosystems. We’ll explore what different insects need to survive and how simple, well-designed insect hotels can boost biodiversity right in your own backyard.
Participants will get creative as they design and build their own insect hotel using natural materials, with step-by-step guidance on construction, placement, and care to help ensure long-term success. This workshop is interactive, creative, and accessible to all skill levels, making it suitable for individuals or families. (All youth must be accompanied by an adult.)
By the end of the workshop, you’ll head home with a finished insect hotel, handy knowledge to support beneficial bugs at home or in community spaces, and easy, actionable ways to make your environment more insect-friendly. Small structures, big impact—let’s build for the bugs!