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Several hundred fireflies light up the dark sky above a prairie.

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Fly vs. Fly

June 26 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

| SFB/Prairie Trail

If you have any questions regarding this program, please call the Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065, Tuesday—Saturday, 10 am—5 pm, Sunday 12–5 pm.

Discover the world of insect subterfuge. Plenty of insects engage in mimicry but none quite like the firefly. Join a naturalist on a catch and release mission to crack the code of these cunning insects.

Details

Date
June 26
Time
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Location
1400 Portage Line Rd.
Springfield Twp., OH 44312 United States

Other

Age Group
All Ages
Virtual or In Person
In Person
Park
Springfield Bog Metro Park

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