Sense of Wonder Walks for Families: Witches' Brooms and Gingerbread Houses
![Galls can be seen on all sorts of plants and are actually temporary bug homes that they eat their way out of when they're ready to move on! Galls can be seen on all sorts of plants and are actually temporary bug homes!](https://northshorekid.com/sites/default/files/styles/post_photo/public/events/gall_on_maple_leaf_jordan_meeter.jpg?itok=RFJItz7H)
Can you imagine eating the home that you grew up in? Some insects lay eggs inside plants and cause strange-looking growths called galls. The walls of these miniature "bug castles" give the developing insect larvae food and shelter. This is evidence of another fascinating relationship between insects and plants. We will examine a variety of galls and learn about the lives of their inhabitants. On our walk, we'll hunt for as many kinds of galls as we can find.