Article posted: 8/23/2012 10:53 AM

Learn all about insects at Bug Fest

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Antonio Houston, 8, of Aurora investigates dragonfly larvae during last year's Bug Fest at the Red Oak Nature Center in North Aurora. This year's festival is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25.

Daniel White | Staff Photographer, 2011

Eastern Lubber grasshoppers from the Florida area are displayed during Bug Fest at the Red Oak Nature Center in North Aurora. This year's festival is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25.

Daniel White | Staff Photographer, 2011

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The buzz is back as Fox Valley Park District's Bug Fest returns Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Red Oak Nature Center, with insects as the star attraction. The event is free, with no registration required. "Bugs are weird, wild, fascinating and often misunderstood," said Margaret Gazdacka, facility manager at the Red Oak.