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Celebrate National Moth Week with shadow puppets! Presented in collaboration with Field & Fork Farm and Gardens, learn about the biodiversity of nighttime insects and make shadow puppets inspired by their size, shape, and patterns with Florida Museum scientists and local artists.
Join lepidopterist Vaughn Shirey and local artist Ang DeCarlis at this FREE interactive workshop. See how scientists collect and study bugs that are often only active at night before learning how to make your own shadow puppets! All materials provided, no prior experience required.
Registrations are currently closed.
Location
We will be meeting at the Field & Fork office building located near the UF Bat Houses. There is a parking lot directly adjacent to the building but be sure to read all posted parking signage.
Wear appropriate footwear and clothes that can get dirty or wet as a portion of our activities will be outdoors at night.
Bonus Bats
Double your evening adventure by visiting the UF bat houses to watch the evening emergence! It’s recommended to arrive 15-20 minutes before sunset to secure a good seat, and then the bats emerge not long after sunset.
Check out the tips and tricks for a good bat house visit, including safety guidelines for being near this wildlife facility.
After the bats emerge, walk back to the Field & Fork office for our neat event!
Florida Museum on the Go!
Find us out into the community at favorite spots around town while our public exhibits building is closed for the big expansion project. We’re bringing the Florida Museum to farmers markets, libraries and other local events around Alachua County. You never know where the next Pop-Up Museum or Pop-Up Gift Shop will surprise you.
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