Bugs

Our generous donors make it possible for us to offer cost assistance to eligible schools, programs and families to ensure no child is turned away because of financial limitations.

Now open! It’s a new kind of museum—and a whole new way to experience our world.

What the future holds for spiders and other species in forest areas cleared for logging.

Meet the Green Darner Dragonfly—the official Washington state insect.

Burke volunteers discover two spider families new to Washington state.

How did a spider common in Europe make its way to Seattle? We may never know, but it appears to be here to stay.

To identify spiders, you can't just look at 10-12 pictures! There are 50,000 species to choose from, separated by picky microscopic details.

About 20 lesser-known spider myths, featuring jumping tarantulas, poisonous spider urine, ten-legged spiders, and more.

Various natural plant products are alleged to repel spiders. There is no evidence that spiders can even smell them.