Beetle-catch and blueberry picking in Southern Izu
2016/07/29
As many as 30 beetles can be caught in just 30 minutes. All these beetles are naturally born in the wild and can be caught by hand in the evening without setting any traps. However, please understand that this is only an experience-based program providing children and their families a chance of learning and playing in the rich nature environment of Izu. Therefore, all beetles caught in the forest should be released and cannot be brought home. The program will be hold at a well reserved private owned forest with a large patch of oak trees. The area is a flat ground that can be easily walked through by anyone includes kids and elderlies. (*The program will be put to a stop once the total number of stag beetles and rhinoceros beetles in the area is less than 10.)
After catching the beetles, you can also enjoy picking and eating blueberries for 15 minutes.
Information
| Event name | Beetle-catch and blueberry picking in Southern Izu |
|---|---|
| Place | Southern Izu Town |
| Address | 1616-11, Minato, Minami-Izu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan |
| Date and Time |
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from July 16th to August 13th of 2016 |
| Requirements of Participants | This is a paid program that can be participated by adults and children at least 3 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult and cannot participate alone. |
| Number of participants | Up to 3 groups (at least 3 people and up to 3 cars allowed in each group) |
| Fees |
1,500 yen for each person *Additional fees applied (500 yen for adult and 1000 yen for Saturday and holidays during August 8th to 13th) |
| What is included in the price |
Free grove and insect cage rental, free photograph service (sent by email). * Please beware that all beetles caught in the forest are not allowed to be brought home with you. The reason for that is to protect the nature environment of the forest. Even if you brought the beetles home, these insects cannot survive through the winter and will die soon once kept in the small space of an insect cage. By releasing the insects back to the forest, the ecosystem of the forest can be kept while these insects mate and lay eggs in the nature environment and there will be newly born beetles when the next summer comes. We hope you understand the restriction and give us your full cooperation. * We will send photos to your email address if you send your feedbacks to us by email. |
| Schedule |
4 pm to 4:20 pm: drive to the forest by your own car. |
| What to bring |
Trekking shoes or sneakers, drinks, hand towels, repellents and sunscreens, etc. |
| About cancellation |
The program will be canceled in case of heavy rain. (Will be held as planed in case of light rain) We will contact the participants before 3 pm of the day if the event has been canceled. If the condition of the weather turned bad right after arriving at the area, we will decide whether it should be carried out or not by that time. |
| Contact |
EcoSurfer Phone: 070-5371-4006 |
| Website | http://www.minami-izu.jp/event.html?id=20687 |
* Please make sure the info you see is the latest info before visiting the place.
