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Come out to Prairie Ridge and celebrate National Moth Week with the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences! After a brief introduction to moths in the outdoor classroom, head out to the black lights and traps to see what’s out and about throughout the night. Different species are active at different times, so stay all night for the best experience! Bring a flashlight, a camera (if you have one), and your moth questions to ask the experts. Then upload photos of the moths you see to citizen science project websites throughout the night so that the data can help scientists learn more about the species in our area.
Admission/introductory sessions start at 8:00 pm, 10:30 pm, and 1:00 am, but everyone's welcome to celebrate moths until 4:00am! Preregistration is required. All ages welcome, but children 15 years and younger must be accompanied by a registered adult. Dress for the weather; dark clothing is best; no open-toed shoes.
For more information or registration, please contact Chris Goforth at 919.733.7450 x675 or chris.goforth@ncdenr.gov. (Note: Chris’s number will soon change to 919.707.8882.)
Event Link: http://naturalsciences.org/programs-events/moths-all-night
Prairie Ridge Ecostation for Wildlife and Learning
4301 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
For more information about Prairie Ridge Ecostation, visit: http://naturalsciences.org/prairie-ridge-ecostation
