Title: Dermestid Beetles at Work
Day, Date, Time: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Arrive 4:00 for food and networking, Program. 4:30 – 7:00 pm
Contact Hours: 2.5 hrs
Food: Light dinner (pizza), drinks, and snacks provided by PALS
Location: Vista Ridge High School, 6888 Black Forest Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Presenters: Scott Fortney
Description: Did you know that beetles can clean the flesh from bones without causing bone damage? Come learn about the Dermestid beetle and how they are used at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and the El Paso County Coroner’s Office.