–by Frannie Miller
The Pesticide Safety and Integrated Pest Management Program is hosting an insect-themed art contest for Kansas 4-Her’s and art students. This year the artwork needs to fit into the contest theme of “Exploring Pollinators.” The goal is to explore what pollinators do and why they are important and create an art piece that captures that information. Selected artwork will be used to promote pollinator week (June 21-27, 2021) and create other educational items. The program encourages youth to get your creative hats on and create an entry before the April 16, 2021 deadline. Entries must feature an insect as the central focus of the art. More information on the rules and how to submit an entry can be found at: https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/pesticides-ipm/ or you can e-mail fmiller@ksu.edu to have the rules e-mailed to you.
Honeybee by Emma Good
Silverfish by Leeann Skinner