Event Description
When the sun goes down, the bugs crawl out! Join our scientists as the night comes alive at Willistown Conservation Trust's Rushton Farm and Conservation Center for an exclusive outdoor opportunity to do some community science.
Take a guided flashlight tour of the preserve and discover the invertebrate species that live there. Try your hand at light-trapping and learn how this awesome entomology technique helps track invertebrates of all stripes. You’ll meet real scientists and find out how research at the Academy is making the world a better place, one many-legged specimen at a time.
No experience necessary, but we do recommend wearing comfy shoes and clothes that can get dirty and bringing a flashlight to guide your way. Please bring sunglasses or a brimmed cap to safely approach any light-trapping stations during your experience, as the UV lights used to trap insects can be harmful if looked at directly. Starting at 6 p.m., BYO picnic before the program to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the preserve and check out some specimens from the Academy’s world-renowned collection. What will you discover as night falls?
Transportation is not included to Rushton Conservation Center. This event is rain or (star)shine, as safety allows; in case of severe weather, attendees will be advised that the program has been postponed to Thursday, August 17. Be prepared to fly, crawl or jump in and have some fun!
Event runs from 7:30–9:30 p.m.; Free BYO picnicking begins at 6 p.m.
$10 general admission
$5 Academy members
Free for Rushton Nature Keepers
Program details and registration can be found on the Willistown Conservation Trust website. Contact events@wctrust.org for more information.
Parking available at Rushton Farm
911 Delchester Road
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania 19073
In partnership with the Willistown Conservation Trust |
