Buglife – The Invertebrate Conservation Trust – is devoted to the conservation of all invertebrates.

It is actively engaged in saving Britain’s rarest invertebrate species, with the aim of halting their extinction and achieving sustainable populations of these invertebrates.

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Events

  • MG Leonard – ‘Beetle Boy’ author talk and signing

    Basildon, Essex
    Saturday 27th June 2026, 10:45 to 13:00

    We are thrilled to welcome best-selling children's author and Buglife Ambassador MG Leonard to our Festival of Insects, to celebrate ten years since the publication of her action-packed adventure story Beetle Boy.

    • Beetles
    • 11-13 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Talk

  • Canvey Wick Festival of Insects

    Canvey Island, Essex
    Saturday 27th June 2026, 14:00 to 17:00

    Join us for a free afternoon of fun for all ages! Activities will include bug hunting and insect ID, butterfly surveying, arts, crafts, trails and more.

    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Biological recording
    • Exhibition
    • Interactive stand
    • Open day
    • Tour
    • Walk

Learning resources

  • Buglife Resources for children

    Fun bug activities and teaching resources.

    • Ants, bees, wasps and sawflies
    • Beetles
    • Butterflies and moths
    • 0-5 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Activities sheet
    • Lesson Plan