Insectapalooza Cornell

03/12/2026

It’s 2026!!! Make a difference by supporting the Department of Entomology! 🦋👉 https://givingday.cornell.edu/donate?campaign_id=253076

IT’S TODAY! 🦋👉https://givingday.cornell.edu/donate?campaign_id=253076

This Giving Day 2026, we invite you to support the Department of Entomology!
For many, time spent in Comstock Hall or working in our faculty labs has been a defining part of their academic journey. By giving to the Entomology Department Gift Fund, you help strengthen undergraduate research and teaching, enhance graduate professional development, and sustain the initiatives that keep our department at the forefront of entomological research and extension.
Together, we can make a meaningful impact. 🌱🐞

03/04/2026

🐜 Save the date—March 12, 2026!
This , your support strengthens the science, teaching, and outreach that make Insectapalooza a beloved community event and inspires the next generation of entomologists.

10/21/2025

🐞🦋Insectapalooza 2025 was a HUGE success!

Thank you to our incredible Outreach Committee—and especially to Dr. Linda Rayor, the visionary behind this signature event.

We’re so grateful to the entomology communities in Ithaca and Geneva for their creativity, dedication, and hands-on activities, samples, and educational materials that brought science to life for our visitors.

Special thanks to the Cornell University Insect Collection for the incredible insect collection, to Albert R. Mann Library at Cornell University for the beautiful butterfly activity and curated book selections, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Cornell Botanic Gardens, and to the Dairy Bar for fueling everyone with delicious ice cream!

Amazing Pete's Balloons Thank you so much for the incredible balloon sculptures! They were absolutely amazing and added so much fun to the event 🦂🦗🎈!

And a heartfelt thank you to our generous donors—your support makes events like Insectapalooza possible.

We love what we do—sharing science, research, and education inspires and moves us every day. 🐞🦋🕷️ 🪲🪰🐜🦗🐛

Cornell Department of Entomology

10/02/2025

🦗✨ Insectapalooza 2025 is almost here — and the workshops are better than ever! Join us for a full day of hands-on learning and insect exploration 🐝🔬
Check out the full workshop schedule on link below:

https://cals.cornell.edu/entomology/research-extension-outreach/insectapalooza

Come see the bizarre, bad, and beneficial of the insect world.2025 date will be Saturday, October 18th from 9am to 3pm. Stocking Hall.

08/08/2025

🪲 Mark your calendars for Insectapalooza 2025!
Explore the fascinating world of insects through live displays, interactive exhibits, and educational workshops.
📍 Stocking Hall, Ithaca, NY
📅 Saturday, October 18 | 🕘 9 AM – 3 PM

See you there!

03/13/2025

Support the Department of Entomology this Giving Day 2025! 🐞🐝 Your donation to the Entomology Department Gift Fund fuels groundbreaking research, empowers student learning, and drives innovation in the field which supports public health, agriculture, and preserving biodiversity. Together, we can advance education, professional development, and critical initiatives entomology.

Join us in making a difference—donate today!

👉https://givingday.cornell.edu/donate?campaign_id=225318

12/12/2024

We were mentioned on Jeopardy!!! A contestant attended and loved our flagship department event Insectapalooza! 🐜

Watch the video below!

10/21/2024

🐜🐞🐛What a fantastic Insectapalooza!!! We want to express our sincere gratitude to all of our attendees and donors. Your support makes this possible! Check out some of the highlights from the day.🦋🪳

10/19/2024

Tomorrow is the big day!! We can't wait to see you there 🦋🐜🪰🕷🐞🐝🐛

10/17/2024

🐞Get excited! Insectapalooza is 2 days away! Join us on Saturday for a day of fun and learning. 🕷🦗🦟

10/16/2024

🪳Just 3 more days until Insectapalooza 2024! Who's excited? 🐝🪰🐜🕷🦗