There has never been a better time to join the Native Plant Trust’s Conservation Circle as a Sustainer Member. On Thursday, June 27, these folks will join Dr. Avalon C.S. Owens, Owens Laboratory and Fellow, Rowland Institute at Harvard, for a program entitled Fascinating Fireflies: An Evening Adventure, at Garden in the Woods. The firefly displays that amaze us are constellations of flying males, each patrolling a patch of habitat while producing chains of species-specific flash patterns that act as courtship advertisements. Sedentary females, concealed in the plants below, flash back at males that spark their interest. This dialog continues until the male finds the female, or the female loses interest and goes dark. Join The Native Plant Trust for a brief introduction to a few firefly species common to New England, followed by an adventurous moonlit trail walk to look for fireflies. Refreshments will be provided but space is limited. RSVP by Thursday, June 20 to specialevents@nativeplanttrust.org, or call 774-519-5553. Membership has its privileges!
