The Beneficial Garden Friend : Praying Mantis Casing Event

2030 Wellwood Avenue,Farmingdale NY 11735

02 May, 2021

Description

Enter the mysterious world of the praying mantis! Learn about this beneficial insect and help staff distribute egg casings within the park! This new, small event introduces the community to the mysterious praying mantis. While they often appear frightening at first glance, these insects are beneficial friends that naturally control pest populations to promote healthy, ecological balances within gardens. At this event, guests will release egg casings among the many gardens at Pinelawn, each of which contains 100-200 baby mantises when they hatch! What's included: Learn about the mysterious praying mantis and how they are beneficial insectsSee live praying mantis babies up closeQ&A with Pinelawn staff about why they are used on propertyFind out what happens when an egg casing hatchesHelp Pinelawn staff distribute egg casings within a garden at PinelawnAfter the presentation at our Louis Natalie Mall, guests will be led (each family in their own vehicles) to a garden within Pinelawn's memorial park to distribute the egg casings. Guests will be able to leave at their leisure from that final location. All members of the community are invited, but registration is required. Light pre-packaged refreshments will be served. This event will practice social distancing and masks must be worn by all guests at all times.