Little Creatures: Events, Activities & Art Exhibit
Little Creatures: Moth-a-Palooza!
Moths are crucial pollinators that are often overlooked. Because they are largely nocturnal, most people are less familiar with moths than they are with butterflies. Amazingly, there are over 160,000 known species of moths in the world, compared to less than 18,000 species of butterflies. In an effort to shed light on the local Lepidoptera kingdom, local filmmaker Yan Chun Su and artist Erica Podwoiski invite you to Moth-a-Palooza! This outdoor nighttime celebration welcomes curious folks of all ages to gather, appreciate, and observe moths in a biodiverse setting.
At Sunflower Farm in Longmont, a variety of pollinator-friendly crops, fruit trees, and flowers are sure to attract a universe of moths. Acting as citizen scientists, attendees will be encouraged to document their findings and share their images with Scientific databases like iNaturalist and BAMONA. Moth-related activities will highlight the critical roles that they play in our ecosystems and light snacks & beverages will be provided.
Space is limited for the event so sign up early and please plan to bring personal lighting equipment (flashlights, headlamps, etc.) to help you navigate the farm! We will be keeping it relatively dark during the program to ensure the moths show up to perform!
Along with headlamps and flashlights - we strongly encourage costumes fit for a mothball!