Join Richard Joyce, conservation biologist with the Xerces Society and coordinator of the Firefly Atlas Project, for an evening exploring the world of fireflies. The program begins on the front porch of Moorefields at 7:30 pm with a brief outdoor introduction covering the role fireflies play in ecosystems, the importance of natural darkness and tips for observing these remarkable insects. Afterward, participants will head out into the grounds to watch for fireflies and learn more about their behavior and habitat.

Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Program Tip: Participants are encouraged to wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothes for being outside at night. If you have a headlamp with a red-light setting or an insect net, feel free to bring it along (not required).

About Richard Joyce

Richard joined Xerces as an endangered species conservation biologist in 2022. He coordinates many aspects of the Firefly Atlas project, collaborates with researchers, land managers, and community scientists, and compiles and creates tools and resources that drive firefly conservation efforts. Before joining Xerces, Richard worked at conservation non-profits and agencies in Maine and South Carolina, including The Nature Conservancy, Maine Natural Areas Program, and Congaree National Park. He is based in Amherst, Massachusetts, where he enjoys birding, botanizing, and photographing insects in local green spaces.

$20/person. Registration is required and limited to 20 people. Click here to register.
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