Ecosystem Champions – Incredible Invertebrates - Derby Cathedral Quarter

23/07/2023, 10am

QUAD

Market Place

Derby

DE1 3AS

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On the opening weekend of QUAD’s summer exhibition Create My World: Nature QUAD’s very own invertebrates enthusiast Kaz Hulse will lead this family friendly session where participants can handle and learn about a range of bugs and critters, including cockroaches, millipedes and stick insects and tarantulas.

Suitable for ages 4 and above.
Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

This workshop is followed by an extended display of the invertebrates in QUAD main’s gallery until 2pm – a chance to have a look and ask Kaz some questions.

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