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Friday, May 31, 8:45 pm to 11 pm and Saturday, June 1, 6:30 am to 8:30 am
WATERLOO MOTH NIGHT / MORNING
Leader: Alan Macnaughton (info@ontarioinsects.org)
Location: near St. Agatha, ON
Register: night event, morning event
A joint event with Waterloo Region Nature which follows Alan's moth talk to this group on Monday, May 27. A two-part event: come in the evening to see moths in their active state flying around the lights and alighting, and/or come in the morning to examine resting moths when they are easier to study and photograph.
- Moth night. The event is to be held on a private property called SpruceHaven at 2005 Notre Dame Drive, which is just north of St. Agatha. The address is the house, but the flag on the map shows our meeting place, the big red barn, which is 100 m north of the house. Park along the SpruceHaven side of the road on the grass. Walk down the sloped driveway to meet at the big barn doors. Bring a flashlight and bug spray and if, you are interested, a phone or camera to take pictures.
The ground could be muddy, depending on the weather, so bring appropriate footwear.
-Moth morning. Same address, same meeting spot. I will be leaving light traps out overnight, so there should be many moths resting on egg cartons in the trap in the early morning. Examine/photograph and release.
Monday, July 1, 9 a.m.
TEA TORONTO EAST BUTTERFLY COUNT
Co-ordinator: Carolyn King.
Improve your ID skills and help count butterflies in the Rouge or Don Valley. This is an official NABA count, with a participation fee; the TEA will pay the fee for members. For those counting in the Rouge, meet Tom Mason at 9 a.m. at the Pearse House. From Sheppard Ave go north on Meadowvale Rd; take the exit to the Toronto Zoo but turn RIGHT at the first turn and park along the side of the road. Bring nets, containers, lunch and water. No collecting in the Rouge. Contact Carolyn King (905-720-2784) cking8000@gmail.com if you plan to participate.
Tuesday, July 23, 8:30 pm - 11 pm (or later). Rain date Wednesday, July 24
HIGH PARK MOTH NIGHT
We are holding this event as part of National Moth Week (July 20-28). Registration is required. This is a joint outing with the High Park Nature Centre. High Park is lucky enough to be a home to many incredible moths! As most moths are nocturnal, this event will take place in the evening to maximize viewing opportunities. Gary Yankech of the TEA will give a moth talk, and then we will have lots of time to observe some of the moths of High Park on specially-lit sheets. This program is open to all ages! Pay what you can. No collecting will be allowed. The lights used to attract the moths are very strong, so please bring a pair of clear UV safety glasses if you have them. Optional items to bring: (1) a flashlight or headlamp, (2) a reusable water bottle (may be refilled at the Nature Centre), (3) nut-free snack, (4) moth field guides if you have your own , and (5) a hand lens if you have one.
Thursday, July 25, 8 pm - 9:30 pm
DOWNSVIEW PARK MOTH NIGHT
Leader: Gary Yankech
A joint event with Downsview Park. See this link for details and to register for the event. Registration is required.
Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.
SPIDERS OF BLACKWATER (Beaver River)
Leader: Pierre Robillard
This has been a popular outing for a number of years. We have found many species, from infinitesimal spiderlings to large Fishing Spiders. The Beaver River rail trail (part of the Trans Canada Trail) has a wealth of habitats for all kinds of insects and spiders. Streams, ponds, bridges, weedy vegetation: all the places spiders like to be. Easy walking. Everyone welcome. Bring insect containers, nets, hand lens, guides, sunscreen, water and lunch. Meet on the road shoulder where the Beaver River flows under Hwy 12 just south of Blackwater (40 km north of Whitby). Other TEA members will be there to assist. Contact Carolyn King (905-720-2784, cking8000@gmail.com) if you plan to participate.
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 5, 7 a.m. to open moth traps
OWEN SOUND MOTH NIGHT
Leader: Alan Macnaughton
Location: Grey Sauble Conservation Administration Centre and Arboretum, 237897 Inglis Falls Road, RR 4, Owen Sound (note: do not confuse this location with the nearby Inglis Falls Conservation Area). We are partnering with Owen Sound Field Naturalists for this event. The moth night will start with viewing and releasing moths captured the night before. Both light and bait will be used to attract moths. We will want to identify and record the moths as they arrive, perhaps by uploading observations to the www.iNaturalist.ca website -- it can identify observations to species with at least 90% accuracy. This is the first time we have had the event later in the season, so there should be a lot of species we haven't seen on previous moth nights. Bring either phones or regular cameras. Please register in advance with John Dickson, jwdickso@gmail.com).
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