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A Morning with Moths

New Jersey Audubon’s Scherman Hoffman Wildlife
Sanctary will be among the hundreds of individuals and scores of organizations
around the world participating in the second annual National Moth Week, July 20-28.



National Moth Week literally shines a
much-needed spotlight on moths and their ecological significance. There are
hundreds of thousands of moth species, many of them as beautiful as their
colorful cousins – butterflies – and just as important to the ecosystem. Moths
also can tell us a lot about our changing environment by their geographical and
seasonal distribution.



The week-long event allows people of all ages
and abilities to become “citizen scientists” and contribute scientific data
about the moths they observe in their own communities.

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The Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary
in
Bernardsville, New Jersey will kick-off Moth Week with a
special family program, “A Morning with Moths.” Join the Sanctuary on Saturday,
July 20 from 9:30 to 11:30
for a morning to view some of the
moths trapped in special nets the night before. After viewing and discussing
the moths, participants will let them go. Coffee, tea, and more will be
provided.



 

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The program is $10 for members and $15
for nonmembers
. Pre-registration is required by July 17 by calling
908-766-5787.  

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