National Moth Week - July 20-28

National Moth week has begun!

This international celebration and appreciation of moths has expanded rapidly since it began in central New Jersey in 2011.  

Local NMW events are catching the attention of:

• The Star Ledger (video below) 
• Governor Christie!

  

FREE local events hosted by NMW founders

Wednesday, July 24, 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm

Hosts: Elena Tartaglia, Ph.D. Rutgers University and Matt Sichel of Stockton College

Location: Pinelands Preservation Alliance, 17 Pemberton Road, Southampton Township

Details:  Event Link.

Thursday, July 25, 8:30 pm to midnight

Host: Jamie Cromartie, Ph.D. of Stockton College of New jersey

Location: Arts & Science Building, Stockton College

Details:  Event Link.

Thursday, July 25, 8:30 pm to ?
Hosts: experts from the American Entomological Society

Location: Chatsworth Lake entrance on Route 532, Franklin Parker Preserve, Chatsworth

Details:  Event Link.

Friday, July 26, 8:00 pm to ?
Hosts: Bernie Knaupp and other NMW associates

Location: 120 Whites Bogs Road, Browns Mills

Details:  Event Link.

Can’t make it to one of the above events?

Visit this neat blog, Mercury Vapor, Moths & Me, featuring photographs (image right) and identification information for moths found in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Not in New Jersey?  Check out the below map for events near you!

Map Key: Green markers show public events – Blue markers show (mostly) private events  – Red markers link to country maps

View 2013 NMW USA Events in a larger map.  Click here for an international list of locations.