Kids love bugs - and Anderson Pest Solutions loves kids. So it's only natural that APS would team up with the Kohl Children's Museum in Glenview and the DuPage Children's Museum in Naperville to help kids learn more about the fascinating world of insects.
Mark O'Hara, President of Anderson, is excited about the new partnerships. "When people think about pest management companies like Anderson, they tend to think about ants and termites - all the bugs you just want to get out of your house. But our knowledge of the insect world goes far beyond simple household pests. The relationship with both Children's Museums is a way for us to share some of what we've learned. And, as Tom and Mark will be showing the kids, it's pretty cool stuff."
Tom Dobrinska, Anderson's Training Director and staff
entomologist, and Mark Mayer, Anderson Service Specialist
and Chief Bug Keeper, will be visiting the museums throughout the year, bringing along some of their unusual insect friends for children to experience up close. "It's great to be able to show the kids some of these really interesting creatures that they wouldn't ordinarily see in this part of the country," said Tom, who added, "Some of the bugs, like the hissing cockroaches or the vinegaroon, may look a little scary at first, but none of them are dangerous."
Anderson will be sponsoring the Kohl Insect Zoo throughout the year. The following is the Summer 2011 schedule:
Anderson Insect Zoo Summer Schedule:
| DuPage Children's Museum |
Kohl Children's Museum |
| Tuesday, August 23 - 10:00 am-Noon |
Friday, August 12th - 9:30 am-11:30 am |
| Friday, September 23 - 10:00 am-Noon |
Friday, August 19th - 9:30 am-11:30 am |
| Tuesday, August 23 - 10:00 am-noon |
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| Friday, September 23 - 10:00 am-noon |
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| Friday, October 7 - 5:00 pm-7:00 pm |
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| Tuesday, November 22 - 10:00 am-Noon |
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| Tuesday, December 13 - 10:00 am-Noon |
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Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago is located in The Glen in Glenview, Illinois at 2100 Patriot Boulevard. The Museum provides 17 hands-on, interactive exhibits designed to promote learning through play for children up to age 8. Exhibits include Dominick's Supermarket, Water Works, Music Makers, Pet Vet, Discovery Maze, and the new 2-acre outdoor exhibit Habitat Park. Cafe and museum store on site.
For directions or for more information about the museum, call the Kohl Museum at (847) 832 -6600, or visit them online at www.KohlChildrensMuseum.org.
Special 20% Discount For Kohl Members
As a special offer for Kohl Children's Museum members, Anderson is offering a 20% discount (a $30 value) on the cost of initial service for Anderson's Natural Choice® Home program that delivers year-round protection. Click here to learn more about the Natural Choice® Home program or click here to print your Kohl's discount coupon.
DuPage Children's Museum is the place where learning comes in to play! ® Visit a playful, fun and safe environment designed to help kids learn how to succeed. Children 6 months to 10 years learn and play together with grown-ups in thoughtfully planned learning "neighborhoods." Hands-on exhibits and programs are designed to promote skill development in math, science and the arts to prepare for a future of curiosity, creative thinking and problem solving.
The DuPage Children's Museum is located at 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL 60540. For directions or for more information about the museum, call (630) 637-8000, or visit them online at www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org.
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