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SUMMARY:Moth Night at Matthaei - National Moth Week
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Moth Week \nwith Matthaei Botanical Gardens\, UM Entomology Club\, and Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance \nLast month’s moth night at Matthaei was a tremendous success—shattering all previous records with 219 species observed\, 743 total observations\, and an enthusiastic turnout of participants! We’re thrilled to return to this outstanding University of Michigan property in partnership with the U-M Entomology Club\, with support from Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum\, to celebrate National Moth Week. 👉 View and compare all of our moth night observations on iNaturalist here. \nWhat to Expect \nWe’ll set up several UV light stations in a variety of habitats throughout the gardens to attract different moth species. This is a relaxed\, come-and-go event with participants moving between stations at their own pace throughout the night. \nChat During the Event\nWe’ve set up a simple group chat for participants to connect\, share information\, and ask questions during the event. Only active during the event. No app or sign up required — just open this link in your browser:\n👉 tlk.io/wbnamoths \nWhat to Bring \nA light source \n\nTrails can be uneven and unpaved—bring a flashlight or headlamp\nA flashlight also helps illuminate moths for photography.\n\nAn iNaturalist account (optional but encouraged) \n\nUpload your own observations to help document the night’s biodiversity\nNew to iNaturalist? Check out this quick start guide: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/getting+started\n\nDark clothing \n\nMoths are less likely to land on you than the sheets. Think “ninja night!\n\nCuriosity and questions \n\nMoth enthusiasts will be on hand to share knowledge and help with IDs.\n\nSchedule \n9:00 PM – Meet at the Conservatory steps of Matthaei Botanical Gardens \nOpening remarks\, introductions\, and a quick rundown of what to expect. \n9:15 PM – Disperse to explore the light stations \nWander\, observe\, photograph\, and ask questions at your own pace. \n10:30 PM – UV Wavelength Walk \nGather again at the conservatory for a guided walk using UV flashlights to search for caterpillars and other glowing lifeforms—or continue exploring the light stations on your own. \nEnd of Program – ~11:30 PM or later \nStations will begin coming down after 11:30\, but the exact end time is flexible. \nWhy Moths? \nMoths are essential to ecosystems and vastly outnumber their butterfly relatives—160\,000+ described species (possibly up to 500\,000!) compared to just 17\,500 butterfly species. They play a key role in the food web\, especially for birds: 96% of terrestrial bird species feed their young insects\, and caterpillars—protein-rich and abundant—are a staple. \nExplore More \nCheck out the Moth Nights of Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance iNaturalist project to see details\, photos\, and stats of past moth nights.
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/moth-night-at-matthaei-national-moth-week/
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens\, 1800 N Dixboro Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48105\, United States
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