Help Insects Thrive and Stand Tall for the Small
Insect Week returns from 23–29 June 2025, celebrating the fascinating world of insects and the vital role they play in keeping ecosystems healthy. Led by the Royal Entomological Society and supported by organisations across science, conservation and education, Insect Week offers a week-long programme of activities, resources and inspiration for everyone interested in the smallest and (in our opinion) most important creatures on the planet.
Explore events, take part in creative competitions and access a wide range of learning materials at the Insect Week website:
We look forward to all types of activities relating to insects including: art workshops, bug hunts, talks, exhibitions, discussion panels, media programmes, interactive exhibitions, art performances, school visits. If you would like to host an activity, please contact Fran Sconce.
Help insects thrive and support insect science
Tell us how you plan to Discover, Observe and Protect insects and sign the Pledge to receive a free downloadable Insect Week poster with insect ID tips and pollinator-friendly plant ideas.
Explore Learning and Teaching Resources
Insect Week offers free downloadable resources for families, educators and young learners – including printable activity packs, insect ID sheets, lesson plans and more.
Get Creative with Insects
Insects have long inspired artists, illustrators and photographers with their intricate forms, vibrant colours and fascinating behaviour. Insect Week invites you to celebrate the small through your own creative lens.
The 2025 Insect Week Photography Competition is now open! Budding photographers of all ages (non-professionals) are encouraged to submit up to three images that capture the beauty, detail or character of insects.
Find or Share an Event
From bug hunts and talks to exhibitions and family-friendly festivals, Insect Week brings together a diverse range of events around the UK and beyond.
Discover · Observe · Protect
Discover
Why Insects Matter
The roles insects play in nature and science are crucial to everyday life. Learn more about the incredible diversity of insects – from species identification to habitats, life cycles, and ecological roles.
- Insects keep ecosystems alive – they feed wild birds, break down organic matter and maintain healthy soil. Without insects, ecosystems would collapse from the ground up
- Insects put food on our plates – one in three mouthfuls of our food depends on insect pollination for the fruits and vegetables we eat
- Insects’ unique biology inspires breakthroughs in robotics, medicine and even flight technology.
- Explore the insect world
Observe
Help Scientists Collect Data
Take time to watch insects and help scientists by recording their activity.
- Check out other biological recording schemes on our Insect Week website.
- Become a citizen scientist! Join the UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme (PoMS) or carry out a Flower-Insect Timed Count (FIT Count) using the FIT Count recording form or FIT Count app.
- Take part in Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count, a UK wide summer survey.
- Keep an insect journal and identify species via the RES website. Share your sightings and images using #InsectWeek on social media or report them on iRecord or iNaturalist.
Protect
Support Insects to Thrive
Take small steps to enhance your environment for tiny creatures.
Insects are vital for healthy ecosystems, but many species face serious threats. By taking part in Insect Week, you can support insect conservation and research and learn more about why insects need our help.
- Build a bug hotel for your garden or balcony or create a simple pile of deadwood in your garden for insects to shelter and over-winter.
- Leave a patch of grass, a garden corner or a few planted pots to set seed and provide food and shelter for insects.
- Grow insect-friendly plants to attract pollinators.
- Stop using pesticides or insect-harming chemicals in your garden.
- Read the archives of Insect Week for advice, news and stories.
- Join the Royal Entomological Society
For more information, press enquiries or partnership opportunities, contact us.
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