Insects of Wente Scout Reservation and Mendocino County
This part of the guide includes two area: 1) Tomki Creek and 2) Wente Scout Reservation. Tomki Creek is the location of the Tomki Center, an environmental education center built by Anthony Cody, a retired Oakland science teacher. Tomki Center was host to ISMC's 2nd Annual Bug Camp (July 30 - August 3, 2014). Wente Scout Reservation is a 2,200 acre Boy Scout camp located near Willits in Mendocino County. It features an 80 acre lake with miles of shoreline and oak woodlands. Wente is the subject of an ISMC field guide and insect photo surveys since 2004.
Insect Photo Survey Date(s):
Tomki Creek: July 30 - August 3, 2014; April 2, 2016 Wente Scout Reservation: May 28, 2009 Wente Scout Reservation: May 22-24, 2009 Wente Scout Reservation: August 12-13, 2006 Wente Scout Reservation: April 29, 2005 Wente Scout Reservation: October 9-10, 2004 Wente Scout Reservation: September 25-26, 2004 Wente Scout Reservation: August 9-10, 2004