Learn how insects prepare for winter during program at Becky’s Garden in Hannibal

HANNIBAL, Mo. — A family nature program called “What’s the Buzz?” that explores how insects prepare for winter will be at 2 p.m. Sept. 25 at Becky’s Garden, the pollinator garden at Cardiff Hill Overlook, the park in the middle of the steps to the Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse.

The children’s program will be guided by Gale Rublee, nature educator for Hannibal Parks & Recreation. Rublee said the nature program is appropriate for all ages of youngsters. Rublee is a nationally certified interpreter guide and founding member of the Hannibal area Missouri Master Naturalist Mississippi Hills chapter.

Nature programs are free. Reservations must be made by contacting the Hannibal Parks & Recreation office at 573-221-0154 or mlrichards@hannibal-mo.gov.