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04/23/2026

The pals at Wagner Natural Area are hiring for summer!

Did you happen to miss our first round of summer hiring? Do you love Wagner Natural Area and want to spend a summer learning practical conservation management skills?

🍀 YOU’RE IN LUCK! 🍀

We have a last minute opening for a Conservation and Reclamation Specialist. Please see job details below! Applications are due by FRIDAY APRIL 24 🌟

04/08/2026

It’s the best time of the year!!

02/26/2026

It’s the best time of the year! Come visit and pet some critters or pick up some bugs :) We have lots to meet, for sale, and to learn about!

02/21/2026

A continuation from our last sneak peek into the butterfly lab, this is a glimpse at the weekly health inspection we give to our chrysalis. This is just one of the essential steps undertaken for the physical and genetic health and safety of our animals, to support a stable future for these special animals and those like them.

02/09/2026

It’s that time of year! Place your orders now, or contact your local retail/partner location - presales are going quick!

02/03/2026

This is an older video but mantis season is almost here! If you are in Canada and want an ootheca or some mantis nymphs for your class or kids, get your order in STAT :)

01/22/2026

He’s eating Repashy’s “Bug Burger” - a staple supplement at our lab but not the whole diet. This species, like most roaches in Canada, are restricted under the Plant Protection Act. All of our roaches are here under federal permit and our facility holds CFIA containment authorization.

01/16/2026

What do we do over the winter, you may ask? Research of course!
We are always working on some project here, for the betterment of our butterflies: often, we are focused on disease control/prevention, food & diet, and genetic health, but anything we theorize could support a more stable future for these animals and the project may be investigated.

01/06/2026

Rest here weary traveler, before you continue on your journey

12/31/2025

To our treasured friends, partners, clients, and all the wonderful bug people out there:

Hoping you a lovely time tonight, whatever you get up to! And as the year turns over may your love for your friends, family, fellow humans, creatures, and the natural world guide you to a peaceful and beautiful 2026. We hope your year is full of love and butterflies! :)

11/07/2025

It’s largely the males, who produce pheromone secretions to seduce the females 👃romantic!
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10/30/2025

Thank you to the town of Lac La Biche, (can’t wait to see pics from Jump Scare this year!), Scouts Canada and our other partners for all your hard work putting these events together!