School of Insects @ Clay Farm

Posted on 20th October 202120th October 2021 Posted in Insect Breeding Institute

Come and see a selection of works by the Insect Breeding Institute at The Clay Farm library & community centre, Cambridge (CB2 9FN)

6th Nov to the 23rd Dec 2021

Works made together by:

The children of Trumpington Park
Carpenter Oak (designer/makers)
Prof John Drever (acoustics ecology, Goldsmiths)
Rebecca Green (wildlife watching, Wildlife Trust BCN)
Matt Hayes (insect ecology & conservation, University of Cambridge)
Kate Howlett (insect ecology, University of Cambridge)
Lorelei Lodestar (composting, breeding)
Charlotte Milbank (epidemiologist & food security, University of Cambridge).
Dr Alex Murdin (insect infrastructure, ruralrecreation)
Klara Ravat (olfactory art)
Tess Tallula (visual art and performance)

See Insect Breeding Institute for more details about the project

Mini – pond crafting

Posted on 18th May 202020th October 2021 Posted in Insect Breeding Institute

The Insect Breeding Institute has been working with keen entomologists from the University of Cambridge on ways of supporting insect life in both public and private spaces. Inspired by a their survey of insects in the pond at The School of Insects @ Trumpington Park, here is their guide to making mini ponds to fit the smallest of outdoor space, in a planter or even window box.