Come and be dazzled by the extraordinary nighttime creatures known as moths. Marvel at their mysterious habits, coloration, and special place in our ecology as you learn how to attract, photograph and ID moths.
Noctuid, Geometer, Sphinx ….moths always amaze. From the time of the Ancient Egyptians to today’s NPR storytellers, moths have held us spellbound with their style, colors, habits, and mysterious ways.
As part of National Moth Week, we will explore moths up close and share the data and photos we collect with researchers.
If you are interested in insects, butterflies, moths, or the wildlife of Cambridge, or if you like nature or nighttime, this event is for you. Photographers interested in creative moth portraits are especially encouraged to attend. No previous mothing experience is required! Bring your picnic and carry out and recycle your trash. The moths will thank you!
The event takes place July 24 from 7 – 9:30 at Kingsley Park at Fresh Pond Reservation. Your hosts are The Cambridge Water Department, Native Plant Community Gardeners, The Boston Birding Festival, Mystic Charles Pollinator Pathways Group, Biodiversity Builders, and Green Cambridge. Special guests are Billy Hicky, nature photographer, and Tea Montagna, entomologist. Register in advance and get more information on what to bring HERE.
