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Insect Exploration: Insects of the Night

Monday, July 21, 2025

8:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Its National Moth Week. Join the Urban Park Rangers for an exploration of nighttime insects. We will explore under the cover of darkness and will also be setting up a moth attracting sheet and blacklight. We will report our findings to a national database.

Location

Blue Heron Nature Center in Blue Heron Park 
Accessible
222 Poillon Avenue
Staten Island
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Cost

Free  

Registration

Registration has begun and ends on 7/21/2025.

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Event Organizer

NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number

(718) 967-3542

Categories

Urban Park Rangers, Hiking

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