2024 Kansas 4-H Insect Spectacular

2023IS

The Kansas 4-H Insect Spectacular, a two-day state-wide entomology workshop, will be held June 21-22, 2024 in Hays, Kansas.

The event is open to all youth and adult volunteers interested in 4-H entomology! Classes will include basic pinning, basic and advanced identification, insect photography, and much more.

A parent or legal guardian must attend with their 4-H'er. Registration, proposed schedule, and full information will be available in the spring. Stay tuned for more details!

INSECT SPECTACULAR REGISTRATION
- One parent/adult guardian from each family must register and attend with children.
- Registration closes May 30
Event Schedule
Event Info Sheet

Event Webinars

2021 Webinars

The 2021 Kansas 4-H Insect Spectacular occured on June 21st, 23rd, and 25th. This year there were three webinar sessions each lasting about an hour. The sessions were open to all youth and were designed as an opportunity to learn as a group. Recordings are available for all three of the following sessions:

Lookalike Insects - Isaac Fox

Presentation 1 Slides

Asian Giant Hornets - Vicky Wallace

Presentation 2 Slides

Invasive Species - Sharon Dobesh

Presentation 3 Slides

2020 Webinars

Over 90 families registered for the first virtual experience of the Kansas 4-H Insect Spectacular. Below, you will find the three webinar recordings, along with the presentation slides.