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We have had a few last minute spots become available in BugQuest for Fall 2026 🪲

If you are a teacher, parent or school affiliate and want to participate in BugQuest, please reach out to us directly and we can expedite the application process to get you a Quest Kit.

All applications must be submitted by noon tomorrow and all traps must be set up by next Friday, September 25!

https://careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-Research-Technician-I-Centre-for-Biodiversity-Genomics-Collections-Unit-ON-N1G-2W1/1291480547/

How do we find them all?
A new study from the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics tested six arthropod sampling methods across 13 national parks in Canada.
The key message: no single method captures everything.
About 55% of detected species were collected by only one method, showing why comprehensive biodiversity surveys need a combination of approaches.
Read the full article in The Canadian Entomologist:
https://doi.org/10.4039/tce.2026.10055

To qualify: https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/finances-fees/work-study/

To apply: https://experienceguelph.ca/home.htm

BugQuest is launching in Spring 2026.🌱🐝

Schools, communities, and organizations across Canada will soon have the opportunity to take part in a national effort to discover the insects living around us. Using DNA barcoding, participants will contribute to real scientific research while helping build a clearer picture of Canada’s biodiversity.

Follow our page to stay updated — and be ready to join the quest 🔍

Learn more: https://bioscan.life/bugquest/

As the year comes to a close, we're excited to spotlight an upcoming initiative available to participants in Canada: BugQuest!

BugQuest is a national citizen science project that invites schools and community groups across Canada to explore the incredible diversity of insects in their own local landscapes.

Citizen science often begins with a conversation, so as you gather with family and friends over the holidays, keep BugQuest in mind and share this opportunity to discover biodiversity in the coming year. 🐞

🔗Learn more about BugQuest: https://bioscan.life/bugquest/