A Fun-Filled Morning Exploring the World of Insects!
Date: Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: The Center at Center Hill Preserve — 158 Center Hill Road in Plymouth
Pricing:
$20/child
$30/two children/siblings
$35/family
Join us for a morning of exploration and creativity at our Bug Buddies Workshop! Perfect for little nature lovers, this workshop is designed to spark curiosity and appreciation for the earth. Families of all sizes are welcome to participate in this engaging and educational event. Let’s celebrate the fascinating role insects play in healthy ecosystems!
Workshop Activities**
1. Crafting with Hilary
Certified Herbalist and Nature Educator, Hilary Adler, will lead an imaginative bug-themed story session. She’ll then guide participants in creating their very own shoebox bug hotel using upcycled materials. Each child will leave with their bug hotel, ready to welcome beneficial insects into their backyard!
2. Guided Walk with Blake
Join Blake Dinius, an Entomologist, Educator, and Naturalist, for a guided insect walk through the Center Hill Preserve. Kids will get active and have some hands-on experiences identifying bugs native to Southeastern Massachusetts, discovering the incredible diversity and importance of insect life all around us!
3. Yoga with Jessica
End the morning on a peaceful note with some insect-inspired yoga led by Jessica Fox, a Permaculture Educator and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). Through playful poses and games like “Bumblebee Breathe,” kids will stretch, move, and center themselves while connecting with the environment around them!
**Our activities may differ from this based on the weather, the energy, and the age range of participants. We guarantee that we’ll fill our time with lots of fun and engaging activities!
Additional Notes
We will provide an array of insect-inspired snacks, including Cricket Cookies, Bug Juice, and more! Please be sure to include any allergies or dietary restrictions when you register [a form is included in your registration].
What to Bring: Please ensure all children come with appropriate outdoor attire (hat, sunscreen, closed-toe shoes, raincoat, etc.), a reusable water bottle, SPF, medications, and anything else that will ensure an enjoyable experience.
About the Facilitators
Hilary Adler
Hilary is a Herbalist, Nature Educator, and Nature Based Play Advocate. She holds countless additional certifications in many mediums of childhood development. Comfortable and confident with all ages (Certified Postpartum Doula, and worked in inpatient adolescent psychology for many years), Hilary facilitates a community nature-based program on the South Shore (@VirgoandVine) for children. She seamlessly weaves her passions for nature, psychology, and childhood development into every activity she curates.
Blake Dinius
Blake graduated with a degree in Biology from the University of Massachusetts – Boston. Soon after, he began a 7-year career in ecotoxicology, where he directed studies on bees, lacewings, springtails, earthworms, and other critters. As an extension educator, Blake is committed to delivering science-based education that you can rely on. Blake offers programs on anything entomology-related: From pollinator gardening to tick bite prevention to guided butterfly walks.
Jessica Fox
As the primary steward of South Shore Permaculture, Jessica brings a holistic approach to everything she does. With a Bachelor’s in Anthropology, a Master’s in Gastronomy, a RYT, and a PDC, she is devoted to land restoration, integrative health, intentional design, and building a vibrant community here on the South Shore. Jessica has many years of experience teaching kids’ permaculture, cooking, and yoga classes. Her workshops are designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and a deep connection to the natural world.