Insect Collection & Curation 2-Night Workshop

Take a closer look at the tiny creatures that help keep our ecosystems running in this hands-on, two-part adult entomology workshop.

On Night One, participants will learn why insects are so important, explore basic identification of insect orders and families, and head into the Garden to try different collection techniques and gather specimens.

On Night Two, you’ll learn the basics of insect pinning, preparation, and collection curation using the insects you collected the night before. You’ll leave with your own curated insect collection and the skills to keep exploring at home.

With more than one million described insect species worldwide, insects are the most diverse group of animals on Earth. Learning to recognize them can add a whole new layer of discovery to time spent outdoors — and a greater appreciation for organisms that often go unnoticed or misunderstood.

One ticket includes BOTH workshop sessions:

Dates: October 15 & 16, 2026

Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m. both evenings

Location: Classroom and Garden

Ages: 18+

Fee: $80 non-members | $70 Garden members

Limited Availability. Please preregister at https://shop.capefearbg.org/SelectEvent.aspx?eventID=1000235

Registration includes both two-hour workshops, instruction from Cape Fear Botanical Garden educators, insect collection materials and pins, a basic invertebrate identification packet, and a 9 x 13-inch insect collection box to take home with your collected specimens.

Please note: Because this is one two-part workshop, your ticket includes both October 15 and October 16. The ticketing system may display only one event date.

Community event in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, NC 28301.