A group of participants looking for bugs during the 2022 WACF Bug Catch. Photo by Deb Patterson.

News Release

SYRACUSE — The WACF is hosting its annual Bug Catch at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 1, at the Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes & Wetlands Education Center, 11586 N. SR 13, Syracuse.

The free event is open to everyone, and no registration is required.

WACF recommends wearing water shoes and recommends bringing a net, although they do have a couple nets that can be borrowed. For young children, a life jacket is required.

This is one of WACF’s most popular events, so be sure to arrive early to secure a great seat.

The event begins with a short program at the pavilion, where participants can expect to learn about benthic bugs and macroinvertebrates.

The class will then move down to the waterfront to try to catch and identify the water life they had just learned about.

Also at the waterfront, the WACF will have collections for participants to view.

Light refreshments will be available.