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FOPOS Evening Moth Survey

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Thursday July 23, 2026
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Join FOPOS's stewardship team for an evening moth survey at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. Moths are fascinating creatures and contribute vital ecosystem services as pollinators and as prey, especially so for baby birds, which primarily rely on caterpillars and other insects for food. During this session, participants will observe, identify, and learn more about these mysterious night creatures. The program will begin with an educational presentation about moths, led by Patrick Natale, Assistant Professor of Biology at Mercer County Community College, followed by a hands-on activity where participants will log biodiversity data at the Preserve.

Please note, this event is geared towards those ages 12+ as it is an evening event and will involve walking outside in the dusk and dark.

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