Experience a magical summer light show with your family and learn how best to view or gently catch and release fireflies! After a short presentation, we’ll take an evening walk in the meadows for firefly viewing while keeping our eyes open for the stars, planets, and twilight wildlife.
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION:
- This is a program designed for families with children ages 5-17. All registrations require at least one adult and one child. To keep group sizes conducive to firefly catching and viewing, pre-registration is required.
- This program meets in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium, a climate-controlled venue adjacent to the parking lot. Doors open 15-minutes before the program’s start time.
- Depending on where the fireflies are flashing, this program may cover up to 1 mile of wide, gravel-paved trails that are level or gradually sloping. Some sections of the trail may have exposed tree roots or rocks. If the weather forecast or other factors affect this program, your guide will contact you via email the day before your program with more information.
- While nighttime programs can be great fun, make sure your group is prepared for mosquitoes, which can be more active during these hours. We recommend wearing bug spray as well as long sleeves and pants. Check yourself and your children for ticks after attending this program.
- Bring a headlamp or flashlight if you need extra help seeing in the dark—ideally with a red light to avoid disturbing wildlife.
- Questions? Email: berkshires@massaudubon.org; or phone: 413-637-0320
