and     

bring you an exciting new competition
that takes you outside
to explore the bug world!

Simply identify a habitat, explore and discover the bugs that live there, photograph or draw them and record your findings – it’s that simple – plus, with the added benefits of fresh air, having fun and covering important parts of the science curricula in one fell swoop!

And to help, Gatekeeper Educational Ltd are offering 

half price identification charts see How to Enter page for details.

The winner will be the submission with the most diverse range of bugs and the most innovative and clearly presented findings – (e.g. map, drawn images of bugs, tips taken from website, follow-up findings), regardless of how big or small your facilities.

Prizes include a Bug Day in your school, which will include the Big Bug Experience and Bug Sculpting, three Terrariums and ten runners up prizes of Martin The Bug Man's Guide to Big Bugs.

‘Just change your horizons, lower your perspective and the world all around you becomes just as exciting as the African plains or South American Jungle! This is proper adventure; full of dangerous predators, venom squirting monsters and cannibals but equally one filled with exquisite beauty and wonder. Start the adventure and it’s one that'll last you a life time; It's so addictive I can guarantee once you've been on a bug hunt you will never ever be bored again.’

'The Great Bug Hunt competition is a fun and fascinating way to introduce children to the weird and wacky world of mini beasts. So grab a bug net and awaken their sense of discovery and adventure in the great outdoors.'

Kate Humble, Presenter

Open to UK primary schools and classes and organised by