When: June 19, 2024 @ 8:30 pm
This event has reached its capacity. Email Skye at [email protected] with the number of people in your party to be added to the waitlist.
EXPLORE YOUR BIOLUMINESCENT BACKYARD!
Pinnacle Park has a vibrant night life scene: lightning bugs and foxfire worms! Join Skye for this evening hike on the lower Forest Therapy trail loop to view and learn about these beautiful bugs. We will discuss species ID, firefly ecology, and how to attract similar insects to your property. We are likely to see 5-7 different species in one night including, depending on temperatures, a few magical Blue Ghost fireflies! We may also hear owls hooting in the distance, or a flying squirrel scurrying around in the trees.
All participants will be given a red -light headlamp to use for this hike, but are also welcome to bring their own red-light device. Please do not bring standard white- or yellow- light devices; these not only disturb the lightning bugs, but also affect our ability to properly view them.
This walk will be about a mile on a maintained, moderate-grade trail that is medium difficulty. Roots and rocks are present in the trail, as are other hazards like poison ivy. Participants are encouraged to wear pants and closed toed shoes. A rock that is obvious in the daytime is much more subtle in the evening! We will meet at the Pinnacle Park trailhead (end of Fischer Creek Rd in Sylva) at 8:30pm on Wednesday, June 19th. We will be out until around 10:30pm. This program is weather-dependent; it will still occur in light rain or drizzles, but will be cancelled in the case of heavy rain or dangerous conditions. Email Skye with any questions. Please leave pets at home.
This event is donation-based, suggested donation is $10. Donations can be made online (select “Upcoming Event” from the drop-down menu), or through cash or check at the event. Please give what you can, but not more than you can. Your support allows us to protect the special creatures, plants, landscapes, and heritage of WNC for all to enjoy!
This event has reached its capacity. Email Skye at [email protected] with the number of people in your party to be added to the waitlist.
