Entomology Outreach
To schedule an outreach event, please contact ucrentooutreach@ucr.edu
Please include the following information:
• Event type (booth/demonstration)
• Number of attendees (adults & children)
• Age range
• Suggested date & time – please provide preferred plus some alternatives
• Event location (street address, any special directions, and indicate if event is indoors/outdoors)
• Any additional information e.g. requested topic, accommodations, projector setup options for indoor locations
Format
Outreach format is catered to the event needs and generally consist of either:
• Booth – display table hosted at a public event (e.g. insect fair), or
• Demonstration -- a 1-hour visit including a presentation plus hands-on rotation through stations with live insects and pinned displays.
Presentation topics and booth themes vary depending on presenter availability and may include general insect biology, careers in entomology, or a specific current topic (e.g. pollinators, invasive species pest alerts, urban insects).
Outreach event cost
We request a $100 fee per event on campus and $200 for events off campus. These funds are used to maintain our collection of live and preserved specimens. The payment can be made by check on the day of the event or mailed to us. Please make checks payable to: UC Regents.
Service Locations – off campus
Our outreach program services schools and other organizations in Southern California within a driving distance of 30 miles (48km) from the UC Riverside campus.
Service Locations – Entomology Courtyard
We can host a demonstration visit for your group in on campus:
Department of Entomology
University of California Riverside
900 University Avenue
Riverside, CA 92521
• We are not able to provide parking permits, but short-term parking is available in nearby Lot 6 via ParkMobile.
• The location is wheelchair accessible.
• Restrooms and water fountains on site.
Scheduling of Events
Please provide at least four weeks’ notice. We make every effort to fulfill each request, and our calendar fills up in advance.