Description
Summer evenings come alive with firefly activity at the MABA Education Center! Explore evening meadows and woodlands of the wildlife sanctuary, searching for fireflies and learning the science behind their remarkable light show.
Discover how these insects use bioluminescence to communicate, learn what else fills a summer night with sound and movement, and listen for the sanctuary's resident Great Horned Owls, who's young are especially vocal at this time of year. Experience this guided walk for an evening that makes the natural world feel genuinely magical.
When
- Fri, Aug 07, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Who
Families - children 5 - 17
Cost
- Adult Members $15
- Adult Nonmembers $18
- Child Members $15
- Child Nonmembers $18
Where
Location: Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton
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Questions? Contact us:
- 781-821-8853 [email protected]
Instructors
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August Hammill - Field Teacher
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Charlie Darmstadt - Field Teacher
Instructions
Park in the gravel parking lot by the yellow barn and walk straight down the paved path to meet outside the Estate House.
There will be fascinating insects to discover, but biting bugs may also be present-bug repellent is recommended. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the entire duration of the program.