Moth Night at Home

Sat Jul 18, 2020
Various times
Age: 6 and up
Price: FREE (donations appreciated)
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Stay up late and celebrate National Moth Week when the sun sets! Demystify the nocturnal world of science right from your windowsill or backyard with a downloadable kit of night science activities.

Learn how to make your own attractor to study moths and insects, how to decipher owl calls and other night sounds, and more! Take a (virtual) closer look at the unique moths and express your love for nighttime nature with art activities.

Presented in collaboration with the Staten Island Children’s Museum. Register to receive the downloadable field kit. Once you have your kit, you can start the activities at sunset.

Activities:

  • Light Attractor
  • Field Guide
  • Nighttime Scavenger Hunt
  • Spot-the-difference
  • Coloring pages: Clearwing & Luna Moth
  • Pattern Mirror
  • Crossword Maze
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.