Remember, as a child, going outside after dinner and being amazed at the sudden lightshow of lightning bugs?
I felt that same awe and joy when I recently re-discovered these fascinating show-offs looking for love in our backyard. Maybe you’ve had the pleasure of seeing them too. Here are some highlights from what I’ve learned about them.
Continue reading Fireflies: Magical Summer LightsAt the Eldersburg Library
Fireflies create moments of magic and mystery when they light up summer nights. Learn more about them at a special event titled “Protecting the Jewels of the Night: How You Can Support Fireflies.“ Adults and children 6 and older are welcome. Children will be able to create masks among other activities.
The event will be held July 25 from 1 to 2 pm at the Eldersburg Library, 400 W Hemlock Dr., Sykesville, Maryland. The event is open to the public and free of charge.
”Protecting the Jewels of the Night“ is sponsored by the non-profit Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. The international, science-based organization seeks to protect invertebrates and their habitats. Their key programs are pollinator conservation, endangered species conservation and the reduction of pesticide use.
Photo by Mike Lewinski, Flicker, Creative Commons.
Among Free Activities at the 4H Children’s Day
Bees, butterflies, fireflies, dragonflies, and damselflies will be among the stars of the insect world featured at a booth at the 4H Children’s Day. These activities are sponsored by the non-profit Xerces Society.
Gardening activities and games created from recycled materials as well as literature about best gardening practices will be available for children and adults at the Carroll County Master Gardeners’ (MG) booth, next to the Xerces table.
4H Children’s Day will be held Tuesday, July 29 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Ag Center. Children of all ages can make masks, take home stickers and play games at the Xerces and MGs booths in the Ag Center’s vendor area. There also will be numerous handouts about bees, butterflies, and other invertebrates as well as gardening information for children and adults.
The booths are sponsored by the non-profit Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation and the UME CC MGs.
Xerces, an international, science-based organization, seeks to protect invertebrates and their habitats. Their key programs are pollinator conservation, endangered species conservation and the reduction of pesticide use.
The UME CCMG aims to provide information to the community about sustainable horticultural practices.
The booths will be in the vendor area in front of the Ag building, 700 Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD 21157.
