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National Moth Week @ Bartram’s Garden (2019)

A large imperial moth (about 6-7" wide, tan, with some soft stripes and two large blue eyespots on the hind wings) rests against a mossy tree trunk

August 2, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

We’ll be celebrating National Moth Week by hanging out with woodland gardener Mandy Katz and naturalists Ken Frank and LJ Brubaker in the Lower Garden, luring at an incredible array of nocturnal insects with black lights, overripe bananas and molasses.

Bring your phone to learn about documenting insects with the iNaturalist app, plus tips on using your phone for macro insect photography!

National Moth Week celebrates the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths, a vitally important but often overlooked pollinator. “Moth-ers” of all ages and abilities are encouraged to learn about, observe, and document moths in their backyards, parks, and neighborhoods.

This event is free, but please RSVP.

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Biking & Walking

Birds

Boating & Fishing

Flowers, Plants & Trees

Gardening

History

Kids' Activities

Sankofa Community Farm

Southwest Philadelphia

Water Quality

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Youth Internships

I'm interested in:

Biking & Walking

Stroll the Schuylkill River Trail or join us for biking!

Birds

Look up! More than 100 species of birds rely on this ecosystem.

Boating & Fishing

Enjoy all that the Tidal Schuylkill River has to offer.

Flowers, Plants & Trees

See what’s blooming, find a favorite tree, and stroll the gardens and natural lands.

Gardening

Bring the Garden home! Shop for plants or grow food, trees, and more.

History

Uncover the interconnected stories of this historic site.

Kids' Activities

Join us year-round to learn, make, share, and wonder.

Sankofa Community Farm

“Go back and get it!” Growing food sovereignty with an African Diaspora focus.

Southwest Philadelphia

Resources and opportunities especially for neighbors in Southwest Philly.

Water Quality

View our latest data on current river conditions.

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Enjoy upcoming workshops, self-care, and events. Are you a Southwest artist? Let’s partner!

Youth Internships

Calling Southwest students: paid internships available with the river, the farm, and the trees.