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Join us for firefly walks!

Fireflies are fabulous little beetles, and in Western North Carolina, we have a huge variety of them! Join our local firefly expert at locations around Sylva, NC to witness these magical lightshows and learn all about the crazy critters behind them!

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ALL AGES WELCOME!

$10 donation comes with a bonus flashlight!

 

Our next walk will be at Pinnacle Park in Sylva on:

 Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 8:30pm

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Join us at the Pinnacle Park Trailhead to meet the magical Blue Ghost fireflies and learn all about their fascinating lives! If we're lucky, we may even see some world-famous synchronous fireflies!

 

Please RSVP at bit.ly/theminstem-ff-walks

 

What to bring: good hiking shoes, appropriate attire for a mild hike (long pants, long sleeves, warm layers if it's chilly!), water, flashlight or headlamp (red light preferred!), your curiosity, and your sense of wonder!

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$10 donation includes your very own flashlight!

Donations encouraged, but money is not a barrier for participation!

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INCLEMENT WEATHER: Observing fireflies in nature is likely to be affected by unpredictable factors like the weather. In the case of heavy rain or storms, the firefly walk will be canceled and you will receive an email and text notifying you of cancellation the day of the event. Don't fret if your day gets rained out, there will be more events in the future!

 

In the event of light rain or drizzles, fireflies are still likely to be out, so the walks will still take place. Please bring rain gear (boots, jackets) to stay warm and dry. If you are not comfortable being in the rain, then please feel free to stay home with some hot chocolate and a warm blanket! We want everyone to be comfortable and have a positive experience, and there will be more walks in the future to witness our magical fireflies. 

"Our firefly tour was fantastic and quite literally brilliant!

The fireflies themselves were magical and it was like seeing a field full of Christmas lights. I was blown away.

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But the highlight was our guide’s excitement and passion for the lightning bugs!

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A wonderful, knowledgeable host who went out of their way to make sure we were learning, being safe in the dark, and, most importantly, having fun!

I learned so so much and they answered every single itty bitty question.

I definitely want to do this again!

Thank you, THEM in STEM!!"

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~Victor R.

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