Bug Squad

 Have you heard the story about a lepidopterist and a herpetologist who walk into a bar? And, a cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae, goes, too?That's exactly what happened on Wednesday, Feb. 4, when the co-winners of the 2026 Beer-for-a-Butterfly Contest celebrated with beer and conversation at a…

 Are you ready for the 15th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day, set Feb. 21 on the UC Davis campus?There's so much to see and do.  It's "Super Science Day," an open house showcasing 12 museums and collections across campus. It's free and family friendly, and parking is also free.This year’s…

 If you've been following the incredible work that the UC Davis Art/Science Fusion Program has been doing since 1997, look what the group is planning toward the end of February and the beginning of March. And you can participate!UC Davis Distinguished Professor Emerita Diane Ullman, director emerita of…

 What's it like to be the North Coast Area Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Advisor?That would include the four-county area of Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Lake.You'll learn what it's like from UC Davis doctoral alumna Cindy Kron when she presents a seminar hosted by UC Davis Department of Entomology and…

 Interested in learning about bees and beekeeping?The California Master Beekeeper Program (CAMBP) has just released its schedule of classes for the 2026 year.Some classes are in-person, some are hybrid (in-person and remote), and some are only remote (Zoom). The first class, "Introduction to…