Beeswax Candles

Humans don't just eat honey from bees, we also use their wax in a wide variety of products. Learn how to make easy beeswax candles by clicking the button below.

Butterfly Puddler

Butterflies are more than just pretty, they pollinate flowers and help the environment! Attract them to your backyard with a butterfly puddler, click the button below for instructions.

Recycled Bug Art

Design a bug with recycled materials. Be creative with the materials you use. For directions, click the button below.

Bug Hunt

Go on a bug hunt in your house, backyard, and/or neighborhood. Click the button below for a Bug Guide to help identify what you find.

Smash Art Butterfly

Make a beautifully symmetrical butterfly. Use paint, markers or even mud and food coloring! For directions, click the button below.

Click the button below to watch a video and learn more about pollinators.

Insects are high in nutrients like protein, omega-3, and iron. Click the button below to watch a video and learn more.

Learn about insects with the Department of Natural Resources insect activity book.

Explore Illinois’ other state symbols with the Department of Natural Resources state symbols activity book.