Nighttime Moth Walk (for National Moth Week)

Moths are appreciated less often than their butterfly relatives, but they are still important to their ecosystems as pollinators and food to other wildlife. Some moths can be seen during the day, but some are more elusive and only active under the cover of night… In turn, this nighttime walk will teach about the local diversity of moth species that can be seen at Duke Farms. We will even be using a blacklight to potentially attract some moths for close, easy observation and identification! This event will also be held during National Moth Week, a citizen science project that aims to study and record moth populations during the last week of July.

We will be meeting first behind the Farm Barn Orientation Center before departing for our program!

This class involves traveling less than 1 mile on mixed (paved and unpaved) surfaces, with participants moving for the entire duration. Most program routes can be adapted to accommodate mobility needs.

(Photo Credit: Snowberry Clearwing, taken by Sara DiVito)

Program Guidelines

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All programs begin at the Farm Barn Orientation Center unless otherwise noted.

Registration is required. Please let us know if you are no longer able to attend so your space can be offered to someone else. Cancellations received at least 48 hours in advance are eligible for a refund, if applicable.

Programs at Duke Farms are held rain or shine, but in the event of severe or impeditive weather, classes may be canceled. Email notice will be given as early as possible via email and refunds will be issued in the case of cancellations.

Accessibility

Duke Farms is committed to equitable nature access, and the following accommodations may be available, depending on the program:

• Paved, flat trails
• Instructors with voice amplifiers
• Assistive listening devices (ALDs) for indoor programs
• American Sign Language Interpreters, with ten (10) days’ notice
• KultureCity sensory bags
• We welcome working, trained service animals as described by the ADA

We may be able to provide additional, reasonable accommodations not listed here; please contact us at registrations@dukefarms.org.

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