{"id":9055,"date":"2008-06-15T21:06:00","date_gmt":"2008-06-16T02:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.framingham.com\/news\/?p=9055"},"modified":"2021-03-29T00:19:03","modified_gmt":"2021-03-29T05:19:03","slug":"big-bugs-exhibit-returns-to-garden-in-the-woods-july-12-october-31-2008","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.framingham.com\/news\/2008\/06\/15\/arts-culture\/big-bugs-exhibit-returns-to-garden-in-the-woods-july-12-october-31-2008\/","title":{"rendered":"BIG BUGS EXHIBIT RETURNS TO GARDEN IN THE WOODS JULY 12-OCTOBER 31, 2008"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

FRAMINGHAM, MA<\/strong> -- The DINOSAUR-sized BIG BUGS Sculpture Exhibit lands at New England Wild Flower Society\u2019s Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road in Framingham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 12- October 31, 2008 get a bug\u2019s eye view of the world when you come nose to knee with an 18-foot, 1200-pound praying mantis and 12 other ENORMOUS and beautiful natural sculptures by New York artist David Rogers. Join in the fun when BIG BUGS brings a swarm of summer and fall events to \u201cone of the most beautiful places on the planet.\u201d Enjoy a picnic and swarm over to the nursery to buy native plants bugs love, gifts, books, and bug-themed toys for sale at the Society\u2019s Museum Shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\u201cInsects play a vital role in a garden, but are unnoticed, so I put them on such a large scale that you can\u2019t help but notice them,\u201d says David Rogers. Roger\u2019s popular exhibition is a smash hit across America, and returns to Garden in the Woods, by popular demand, for an exclusive New England showing. BIG BUGS is this summer\u2019s centerpiece for a delightful celebration of the Web of Life and the world of plant and insect relationships. This is a MUST-SEE event! Join the Society for the BIG BUGS Grand Opening Day July 12 with live music, costumed characters, a Build-a-Bug Park, Bug-Venture activities and more. The exhibit is free for members and children under 3, and $8 for adults, $6 for students with ID and seniors, and $4 for youths 3-18. Web-of-Life Extravaganza events included FREE with admission unless otherwise noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bug-Mobile activity stations feature a different bug each weekend. One BUGMOBILE offers a chance for personal encounters with live insects, facilitated by Society staff, volunteers, and bug enthusiasts\u2014you! The hands-on activities use magnifying glasses, bug boxes, and insect nets. Catch and release live bugs and enjoy new \u201cbug facts\u201d each weekend. Another BUGMOBILE offers craft activities related to the feature Bug of the Weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get your BIG BUGS map stamped on two weekends and win a BUGOLOGY pin! Check the Society\u2019s website at www.newenglandWILD.org for riddles, an online photo gallery, and lots more programs like Insect Safaris, Insect Safari. Water Wonders, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 12 OPENING DAY* \u2013\u201cMeet the BEETLES\u201d with live music by HELP!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 19-20 Ladybug Weekend \u2013 Seeing spots?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 21 Animal Ambassadors \u2013 Live animal show 10 a.m. Pay at the door ($5\/4)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 26-27 Dragonfly Weekend \u2013 Make dragonfly mobiles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aug. 2-3 Bee Weekend \u2013 Taste wild honey and see a hive<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aug. 8 WILD NIGHTS* \u2013 Bill Staines in concert, Woodland Stage 6 p.m. ($20\/17). Includes exhibit; picnics available. Advance tickets WICN.org or 508-752-0700<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aug. 9-10 Ant Weekend \u2013 Make ant-ennae and fingerprint art<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aug. 11 Animal Ambassadors \u2013 Live animal show 10 a.m. Pay at the door ($5\/4)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aug. 16-17 Damselfly Weekend \u2013 See flying insect jewels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aug. 21, 22 Butterfly Festival* \u2013 Peak meadow bloom<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sept. 6-7 Praying Mantis Weekend \u2013 See clever camouflage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sept. 13-14 Daddy Longlegs Weekend \u2013 Make a sculpture<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sept. 20-21 Monarch Migration Weekend \u2013 Create monarch wings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sept. 27-28 Grasshopper Weekend \u2013 How far can you leap?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oct. 4-5 Assassin Bug Weekend \u2013 Meet the \u201ctrue bug\u201d of the show<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oct. 5 STUDENT ART SHOW \u2013 Bring or create your own artwork<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oct. 18-19 Spider Weekend \u2013 Make your own spider and web for low-key Halloween fun<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oct. 25-26 Bye Bye Bugs Weekend - Vote for your favorite bug!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Become a member of The New England Wild Flower Society for unlimited free admission to BIG BUGS. All memberships and purchases support the award-winning plant conservation programs of the Society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit www.newenglandwild.org for a BIG BUGS preview. Submit your BIG BUGS images to the Community Gallery at bigbugsart@newenglandwild.org.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related Link:<\/b> <http:\/\/www.newenglandwild.org<\/a>><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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