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WILD ON TAP: Bug Basics with Amanda Pennington

October 22nd @ 5:30 pm. Presentation Starts at 6:00 pm. Chafunkta Brewing Co. 69123 Sky Brook Rd, Mandeville, LA 70471

Join us for a presentation on Bug Basics led by Amanda Pennington, entymologist and forensic scientist.

Amanda Pennington is a current forensic scientist with NOPD and former entomologist with the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium. Amanda has a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Southeastern Louisiana University, and a master’s in Forensic DNA and Serology from the University of Florida. Her passion for arthropods continues through raising caterpillars with her children, going on family bug hunts, and pinning insect specimens. She is excited to share the fascinating world of bugs and the basics of entomology.

There will be a food truck on site.

This program qualifies for Continuing Education credits for Louisiana Master Naturalists.

Chafunkta is an All-Ages venue.