Join us for a night of Moth Madness with Chelsea Gottfried and Jim McCormac! Chelsea will begin the program with a presentation about Mysterious Moths and their importance. Following the indoor program, Chelsea and Jim will lead a short hike in the crepuscular hour – when day turns to night. Illuminated moth sheets will already be hung, and interesting subjects will start fluttering in after nightfall. This program will meet in the Firelight Room inside the Visitors Center, but we will make our way to the Red Barn Reserve to observe some moths. 

Here is what to expect from Chelsea's presentation titled Mysterious Moths: Though seldom seen due to their nocturnal nature, moths are every bit as beautiful and charismatic as their butterfly cousins. Their role as pollinators is essential to the survival of many of our plants, especially orchids. Most importantly, moths and their caterpillars are food for birds, bats, and countless other animals. We will take a photographic journey into the intriguing world of moths, exploring which of our native plants are most enticing to these lovely Lepidopterans. We can all greatly benefit the ecosystem around us by "moth gardening" in our yards! 

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