Moth Night @ Dundas Valley Trail Centre

Join Marcus Buck observing moths in the Dundas Valley. Marcus will be demonstrating the use of light traps to observe and photograph moths and other nocturnal insects. Equipment, books, and methods for passively observing moths will be discussed. Participants are welcome to photograph moths with cell phones or cameras. Moths will start arriving after dusk and gradually build up in numbers as the evening progresses. Good numbers should be present by 11:00 pm. Giant silkworm moths (luna and polyphemus moths) were observed here last year.

Park at the south end of the Dundas Valley Trail Centre parking lot ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/HbkDbJf3VaRFSKpn9 ). Note that the payment gate at 650 Governors Road will lock at 8:45 pm. The admission fee is $11.50 per vehicle, or free with an HCA membership pass.

We will congregate at the parking lot at 8:30 pm and walk 150 m south along the Sawmill Trail. The trail is wide and easy, but there are moderate slopes for a short distance.

Bring a headlamp or flashlight, and insect repellent.

In case of inclement weather, this event may be rescheduled to June 13 or 14. Only participants who have RSVP’d will be notified of any rescheduled dates, if applicable

Tags: dundas, moths, night

Admission: Free

Organizer: Field Events Director | fieldevents@hamiltonnature.org