Insect Pinning Workshop

Showings

Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium Wed, Feb 5
Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium Wed, Apr 2 6:00 PM
Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium Wed, Aug 13 6:00 PM
MBHI’s very own Museum Interpreter and Naturalist, Madeline Kleeman, will lead this exciting introductory workshop into the world of insect pinning! Learn how to prepare insects for pinning, pin 2-3 specimens from our collection, and leave with instructions on some of the different ways to mount your specimens when they are dry. Each participant will leave with the specimens that they pinned, including at least one butterfly/moth and one small insect, such as a beetle or bee. Please note: Pinning includes using sharp pins and working with delicate species, so attention to detail, manual dexterity, and patience are required. Wednesday, February 5th 6:00-8:00pm Byron Weber Classroom $100/Non-Member and $80/Member Max. 12 people Advanced registration is required as the workshop is limited to 12 people.

Description


Insect Pinning Workshop

MBHI’s very own Museum Interpreter and Naturalist, Madeline Kleeman, will lead this exciting introductory workshop into the world of insect pinning!   Learn how to prepare insects for pinning, pin 2-3 specimens from our collection, and leave with instructions on some of the different ways to mount your specimens when they are dry. Each participant will leave with the specimens that they pinned, including at least one butterfly/moth and one small insect, such as a beetle or bee.

Please note:  Pinning includes using sharp pins and working with delicate species, so attention to detail, manual dexterity, and patience are required. Advanced registration is required as the workshop is limited to 12 people.

Date: Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

Time: 6:00-8:00pm

Location: Byron Weber Classroom

Pricing: $100/Non-Member and $80/Member

Max. 12 people