Loving the Less Lovable: Flies
This virtual presentation aims to highlight the often-overlooked role of flies in our ecosystem, shedding light on their vital contributions to environmental balance, pollination, decomposition, and food webs. Andrea Kautz, an entomologist at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Powdermill Nature Reserve, will provide an overview of flies, their life cycle, and their ecological importance, helping to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of their significance in maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem health.
This is a "Pay What You Wish" presentation with donations covering speaker fees and benefiting Penguin Court's education & outreach programs. Thank you for considering a donation.
This is part of an ongoing series. See the full schedule here:
- Snakes: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- Ticks: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
- Spiders: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Coyotes: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Mosquitoes: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Rodents and Roaches: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
This program will be recorded and shared with registrants 7-14 days after the live presentation.