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Education Outreach Program

Program objectives

This program teaches students about the biology, ecology, and control of local vectors. It also serves to inform the public about the services that the District provides, and strives to foster student interest in entomology and ecology. 

Scope of program

  • Free in-class vector presentations are available to any school in Marin and Sonoma counties.
  • We participate in a wide variety of science-related events, and we organize art/science contests to further engage students.

Scheduling presentations/Events

  • If you are interested in scheduling a presentation/event or if you have specific questions about our education program please email Eric Engh.
Sonoma Ag. Days Booth
We actively engage students every chance we get!
Student participating in Insect art contest
Every year hundreds of students enter our art contests!
Students learning about tick life cycle
"Hands-on" learning about ticks
Student examining dragonfly nymph with magnifier
Our summer program allows students to get a close-up view of aquatic insects
Sonoma Ag. Days Booth
Student participating in Insect art contest
Students learning about tick life cycle
Student examining dragonfly nymph with magnifier

Resources for Vector Control Agencies

  • Click on the link below for a (painfully) detailed overview of our vector education program.
Vector Education Program Overview