NC Moth Week
July 18-26
Celebrate North Carolina Moth Week, July 18–26, by helping document the incredible diversity of moths across our state! North Carolina is home to more than 3,100 recorded moth species and taxa, and people of all ages are invited to photograph and share moth observations through iNaturalist. The Arboretum is partnering with gardens, museums, and nature centers statewide, including the WNC Nature Center and Blue Ridge Audubon for community moth nights in Asheville and a special after-hours adult education class. You can also participate from home by photographing moths at your porch light. Submit 10 or more moth observations to iNaturalist to receive a free NC Moth Week patch. For more information, visit https://scienceacrossnc.org/events/moths/
Schedule
Mothing at the North Carolina Arboretum
July 25, 10:00pm-1:00am
The North Carolina Arboretum, 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC
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Join us as we wrap up National and NC Moth week with a night of mothing at the Arb! We will have several sheets and lights set up, as well as bait stations to see what nocturnal jewels we can attract! We will talk about ways to find or attract moths in your own space, view and photograph the insects that come in, and talk about a little natural history too.
Moth MANIA! At Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary
July 18, 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary, 21056 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC
Free
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Come celebrate the start of National Moth Week (July 18-27th) with educators and entomologists at Beaver Lake! We’ll have special UV lights setup throughout the boardwalk to attract moths and other nighttime insects. Bring your curiosity (and a camera) to help scientists observe moths and earn FREE badges with ecoEXPLORE & Science Across NC! Please note: Parking is limited and restrooms are not available on-site.
Moth Night at the Nature Center
July 24, 8:30-10:30pm
WNC Nature Center, 75 Gashes Crk Rd, Asheville, NC 28815
$20 Members, $25 Non-members
This event invites you to explore the fascinating world of moths at your own pace while enjoying a variety of interactive activities throughout the evening. Visit lightsheeting stations, where special lights attract moths for up-close viewing. Learn fun facts about moth ecology and how to identify different species. Join guided tours featuring a few of our nocturnal feathered and feline friends, offered periodically throughout the night.