John Brown Farm ‘Moth Ball’ is Friday
The John Brown Farm State Historic Site will be the setting for “A Moth Ball,” a nighttime insect celebration led by Westport-based writer and naturalist Loree Griffin Burns on Friday, July 26.
“As the sun goes down, we will use lights and bait to attract local moths for a closer look,” said Griffin Burns. “Together, we’ll expand our knowledge of Adirondack biodiversity, practice our skills as a naturalist and celebrate National Moth Week — all by studying local moths!”
Sponsored by John Brown Lives!, the Moth Ball will begin on Friday at 7:30 p.m., as the night wears on and moth activity increases, and run until 10:30 p.m. All are welcome back to the John Brown Farm early Saturday morning, from 7-9 a.m., for a peek at straggler moths and to continue learning.
The event is free and open to all.
It is held in conjunction with the Harriet Tubman “Beacon of Hope” statue, by sculptor Wesley Wofford, on view at the John Brown Farm through October, to further elaborate on Tubman’s life and legacy, including her close connection to nature and extraordinary skill navigating the natural world.
“By connecting participants with their local flora and fauna, I hope this program will honor Tubman’s deep understanding of the environments she lived in and led freedom seekers through,” said Griffin Burns.
Participants in the Moth Ball are encouraged to bring a flashlight or headlamp. If there is a hard rain on Friday evening, both events will be canceled.