July 24, 2026
Moth Week Celebration at Sandy Pines Preserve
Sandy Pines Preserve
7201 Doc Proctor Road Wendell, NC 27591
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Join us at Sandy Pines Preserve on Friday, July 24th from 8:00 pm—11:00 pm to celebrate Moth Week!
We will use a common method of surveying moths called light sheeting, which involves setting up a sheet in a natural area and shining a bright light on it to attract moths and other nocturnal insects. We'll monitor the sheet throughout the night and identify anything that lands.
We'll meet in the Sandy Pines parking lot at 8:00 pm (7201 Doc Procter Rd, Wendell, NC 27591) and work adjacent to the parking lot and artificial wetland.
What to bring:Light (headlamp or flashlight preferable), close-toed shoes, chair, snack, water, dark clothing
What not to bring:Pets, bug spray (it's harmful to the insects we'll be working with)
Final decisions regarding weather will be made by 1:30 pm on July 24th.
Please reach out to Ashley Gagnon with any questions or accessibility considerations (ashley.gagnon@wake.gov, 919-208-8259).
See you there!

Age Category

All

Location

Sandy Pines Preserve parking lot ( 7201 Doc Procter Rd, Wendell, NC 27591)

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