Discover the hidden world of Tassie’s bugs these school holidays!

Join Landcare Tasmania and the Naturalist Arboretum Learning Initiative for a hands-on family adventure. Hunt for mini-beasts, learn from a local entomologist why these little critters are so vital to our ecosystems, then bring your discoveries to life in our fun, family-friendly Art Lab.

This event will be held at the Tasmanian Arboretum, 12km south of Devonport.

BRING - Drink, snack, clothes to match the weather and suitable for creating art.

COST -  FREE

NOTE - Parent/guardian supervision is required for the event duration for children under 15.

This event is part of Landcare Tasmania’s Citizen Science Program, proudly supported by the JM Roberts Trust.

The Great Bug Hunt Poster

UPDATED (10/10/25)

This event has reached capacity.

If you can no longer attend please ensure that you cancel your booking so that other people may attend in your place.

If you are interested in attending please come back to this page on the day before or the morning of to see if any places have become available. 

At this stage we are hoping that the weather will be kind to us on Sunday. We do have wet weather activities and undercover areas that we can use on the day.