Cost: $25 per adult. Free for students (18 and under) with a registered adult.

Come enjoy a kid-friendly evening discovering native moths! Kids get in free if accompanied by a registered adult. The evening starts with delicious non-alcoholic beverages courtesy of Devil’s Foot and small bites courtesy of Liz and Sally Lesesne and Jesse Cervantes as we learn some moth basics.

Often furry and colorful, moths are pollinators of the night. The male’s antennae make old time TV rabbit ears look like child’s play! And yet, many are masters of camouflage.

The Odyssey School’s picnic shelter is the perfect location for suspending white sheets and firing up the black lights. As darkness falls, who knows how many species we may see?

Consider downloading the iNaturalist app to your smart phone ahead of time so you can share photos of these fascinating creatures and contribute to citizen science.

There’s so much to learn; you may discover a formerly unknown moth!

Conservation biologist Thomas Reed, a naturalist specializing in reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates, is our guide. With a commitment to conservation and love of field work, Thomas advocates for the protection of animals and our ecosystems. Thomas also enjoys connecting with nature through biological survey efforts, wildlife photography and work with citizen science projects, and is looking forward to sharing his appreciation for these pollinator species to help safeguard their rich biodiversity.

Photo: Leopard Moth by Kevincollins123, CC BY-SA 3.0/Wikimedia Commons