How you can help
The Fest is run on a shoestring budget by professors, students, and insect enthusiasts. It is always completely free to the public.
Contributions you make help us sustain and grow the Festival.
Volunteer
Do you or your kid adore bugs? Donate your time! We love volunteers of all ages.
Contact us at emilygburke@arizona.edu for more info.
Monetary donations
Donate online to UA Foundation’s “Arizona Insect Festival” Fund.
UA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
All donations are tax deductible.
UA employees can sign up for UA Cares via UAccess, selecting “Arizona Insect Festival”.
Here are some of our typical needs. The total annual Fest budget is about $12k.
$1,000 covers all of the craft supplies for “Build a Bug”
$400 covers a new microscope to be used at the Festival
$250 covers all of the supplies for “Insects as Food”
$50 covers a new insect display box
$10 covers the cost of one volunteer shirt
We are grateful for your contributions – they allow us to continue educating the
public about the importance and beauty of insects!
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