We’ve spent years managing and protecting natural areas in Polk County.
The coming week is a time to learn more about the wildlife these lands are protecting.
I’m talking about National Moth Week, which kicks off Saturday.
Two local events have been scheduled so far, both of them on properties owned and managed by Green Horizon Land Trust.
One will be Saturday at Barbara Pedersen Preserve at the edge at 6609 Scenic Highway beginning at 8:30 p.m.
The other will be next Tuesday at Lewis Arboretum, located on Overlook Drive across from St. Matthew Catholic Church in Winter Haven.
Bring a folding chair, bug spray, refreshments and the kids.
These are family-friendly events.
The event will feature setting up lights near sheets and waiting to see what will be attracted to the lights and land on the sheet.
In addition to moths, these events typically attract not only moths,, but also beetles, mayflies, caddisflies and all other manner of flying invertebrate.
The event is free.