Bug Hunt Events and Training

We need your eyes, hands, and boots on the ground! No prior experience is necessary, but PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Children eight and older are welcome when accompanied by a PARTICIPATING adult; groups limited to four people.

We really value your participation. If you do sign up, your team will be counting on you to be there.  Please only sign up if you plan to be there. If something comes up after you register, please let us know so we can re-assign people to your team. 

2025 Fall Bug Hunt

*REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED*

Saturday, October 11, 2025 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Morning welcome: Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex, 650 Church Street, Plymouth, MI 48170

If you have questions about the event, please email: mmartyres@therouge.org

Team Leader Training

If you have attended a Bug Hunt or Stonefly Search or have some experience with benthic macroinvertebrate sampling, take the next step and become a Team Leader.
Team Leaders are provided with training and guidance and are asked to be available to lead a team during the spring and fall bug hunts and winter stonefly searches.

Training Materials

Identification Video