Description
Experience a magical summer light show with your family and learn how best to view or gently catch and release fireflies! After a short presentation, we'll take an evening walk in the meadows for firefly viewing while keeping our eyes open for the stars, planets, and twilight wildlife.
This is a program designed for families with children, so all registrations require at least one adult and one child. To keep group sizes conducive to firefly catching and viewing, pre-registration is required.
When
- Wed, Jun 24, 2026 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Who
Families - children 5 - 17
Cost
- Adult Members $12
- Adult Nonmembers $15
- Child Members $12
- Child Nonmembers $15
Where
Location: The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home, Lenox
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Questions? Contact us:
- 413-637-0320 [email protected]
Instructors
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Nicaela Haig
Instructions
Meet inside the Carriage Barn presentation space at The Mount, which is the large white building visible near the parking lot. For more information on this historic site, visit edithwharton.org. Doors will unlock 15 minutes before your program begins to welcome anyone arriving early. A restroom is available.
Depending on where the fireflies are flashing, this program may cover up to 1 mile of wide, gravel-paved trails that are level or gradually sloping. Some sections of trail may have exposed tree roots or rocks.
Bring a headlamp or flashlight if you need extra help seeing in the dark. A red light is especially helpful because it won't remove your natural night vision or disturb wildlife.
While nighttime programs can be great fun, make sure your group is prepared for mosquitos which can be more active during these hours. We recommend wearing bug spray as well as long sleeves and pants. Check yourself and your children for ticks after attending this program.
If the weather forecast or other factors could affect this program, your guide will contact you via email the day before your program with more information.