Great news! Entomology Specialist Training is returning for 2014. This year’s training will be held in Austin, Texas and is being sponsored by urban entomologist Wizzie Brown.
Wizzie and the local Master Gardening group put on a great training in 2008, and we are excited about 2014. Although the schedule for 2014 is still being developed, classes typically involve a good mix of both indoor and outdoor activities including field trips to local collecting sites and museums, and intensive training on insect identification, insect biology and behavior, photography, and management.
Each year and each MVES venue is unique. Austin offers access to unique expertise and resources. Besides a rich native insect and spider fauna, Austin offers opportunities to visit the Brackenridge Lab entomology research facilities and local expertise. Expect some great collecting and excellent field trips with this year’s class.
Detailed schedules and registration particulars have not yet been put together. Keep checking this site for details. Registration usually opens in early summer.