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Walk and Learn: Open Space to Host Moth Night Event

June 26, 2026

 

The Durham County Open Space Program invites the community to enjoy the beauty, diversity, and ecological importance of moths during an upcoming partnership event with the North Carolina Biodiversity Project. Moth Night includes a walk along part of the Headwaters Loop Trail, as well as games, activities, and prizes, as David George, science educator and co-author of the Moths of North Carolina website, and Open Space Program staff, lead participants in a nighttime celebration of moths at Hollow Rock Nature Park. The event is scheduled at 8:00p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Special lights will be used to attract moths, making it easier for attendees to see and identify these night-dwelling creatures.

 

Moth Night is free and open to the public. If you plan to sign up, here are some things to know ahead of the event:

  • RSVP so that staff can properly prepare for all attendees: https://forms.office.com/g/mMMwnGVkpM
  • This event is open to all ages; participants under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Be prepared to walk up to one mile on a natural surface trail over moderately hilly terrain.
  • You are advised to bring water and any medications needed, wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable outdoor clothes and apply bug spray.
  • Bring a flashlight if you have one.

 

This is the third consecutive year the Open Space Program has partnered with David George and the North Carolina Biodiversity Project to host a Moth Night at a Durham County Open Space nature preserve. These events contribute to education, scientific research, and data collection data that ecologists can use to better understand and protect our local ecosystems.

 

For more information about research and citizen science projects on Durham County Open Space lands, go to: Durham County | Science-Driven Conservation. For questions about the upcoming Moth Night event, contact David Bradley, Open Space Specialist, at dabradley@dconc.gov or 919-943-3997.

  

 

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