Can Eating Insects Save the Planet?
Chef Joseph Yoon at the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium
Join us for an unforgettable residency with Chef Joseph Yoon, a global leader in the burgeoning edible insect movement, as he brings his culinary artistry and passion for sustainable food to the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium! Through a series of interactive events, Chef Yoon will inspire, educate, and delight with delicious and nourishing food for both your body and mind.
Come hungry, leave inspired! Be part of one or all of these opportunities that blend science, sustainability, philosophy, and gastronomy in the most delicious way possible!
Chef Joseph Yoon
Chef Joseph Yoon is a trailblazer in the culinary world, renowned for his pioneering work in promoting edible insects as a sustainable food source. As the founder of Brooklyn Bugs, he is reshaping public perceptions around the environmental benefits of entomophagy: eating insects. His artistic approach and commitment to sustainability have made him a sought-after speaker and collaborator in the global food community.
Residency Events
Cricket Pancake Brunch
Saturday, May 3, 10:00 AM – Noon
Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium
1302 Main St., St. Johnsbury
FREE or by donation
Nature Walk with Bug Snacks
Sunday, May 4, 11:00 AM – Noon
Nature Preserve at Matsinger Forest
3072 Thaddeus Stevens Rd., Danville
FREE or by donation
Can Eating Insects Save the Planet?
May 9, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
St. Johnsbury School
257 Western Ave., St. Johsnbury

FREE or by donation
Bug Banquet
Saturday, May 10, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium
1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury

$60/person