​Think you know who’s buzzing around your flowerbeds? Think again! Step into the hidden world of your backyard for an eye-opening adventure that turns "eww" into "ooh!" Most people see a flash of yellow and black and reach for the fly swatter, but we’re here to pull back the curtain on the secret lives of our most misunderstood neighbors.

​What’s on the Agenda?

• ​The Great Pretenders: Meet the hoverflies—the ultimate garden actors. These harmless, nectar-loving flies have evolved to look exactly like bees to scare off predators. We’ll show you how to spot the "imposters" by looking at their eyes and wings.

  
  

• ​Wasps: The Gentle Giants: Forget what you’ve heard. Many wasps are solitary, fascinating architects that have zero interest in stinging humans. Learn which ones are actually the "security guards" of your tomatoes!