Finding Fireflies at the Harvard Arboretum

The event is free but you need to register in advance here.

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with the event organizers in any way. All attendees are responsible for purchasing their own tickets, preferably in advance, to ensure entry. Please make sure to check the official event page for ticket availability and details.

When the sun sets and darkness settles on the Arboretum for the night, every now and then the dark is interrupted by the flash of a firefly. Join Professor Adam South of Tufts University for an evening Firefly Walk to learn about the lives of the fireflies that live here, the mechanics of how they light up, and how these unique insects are being impacted by pesticides and light pollution.

Accessibility: This program involves walking on paved roads and mulched paths and climbing moderate slopes. This program takes place after dark.
Audience: This program is geared towards adults.
Inclement weather policy: Participants will be notified via email at least one day in advance if a program needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather, and will be notified by phone if a program must be cancelled. with less one day’s notice.