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Third Annual Moth Night
July 24, 2024 @ 8:30 pm
The 2024 National Moth Week is July 20-28 and to celebrate our nighttime pollinators the City of Arlington’s Stormwater Education Program and the Friends of Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve invite residents to the Arlington Citizen Science Program’s third annual Moth Night. We will be observing moths in their local habitat and learning about their role as pollinators in North Texas.
This year’s program is on Wednesday, July 24 at 8:30 p.m. at the Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve, 5201 Bowman Springs Road, Arlington, Texas 76017.
Moths are important pollinators in North Texas. Many night-blooming plants rely on moths and other nighttime visitors to spread their pollen. Moths are among the most diverse and successful organisms on earth. It’s estimated that there are 150,000 to more than 500,000 species of moths! Shapes and sizes span from the size of a pinhead to as large as your hand and their colors and patterns vary from bright and vibrant to muted for camouflaged.
There will be multiple viewing stations set up near the amphitheater and along the walking trails where you will be able to observe, take pictures and ask questions about our local moths and other nighttime insects. Our special guest speaker for the evening, Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Urban Biologist Sam Kieschnick, will provide interesting insight on moths and their importance to our local ecosystem.
There is limited parking space so please carpool if possible. Remember to wear sturdy shoes and bring water and a small flashlight but most of all bring your curiosity!
For more information visit www.arlingtontx,gov/mothnight or contact the City of Arlington’s Stormwater Education Specialist, Melissa Walker, at 817-459-6572 or email stormwatereducation@arlingtontx.gov.