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Creatures of the Night: Moth Exploration
at Spring Arbour Farm Nature Reserve
Sat. June 13 | Evening (8:30pm until midnight)
Join us for a fascinating Creatures of the Night - Moth Exploration event. As the sun sets and darkness descends, we'll venture into the wilderness to discover the mysterious and captivating world of moths. With the help of mothing expert, Ecological Restoration Practitioner, and Climate Hero, Mary Gartshore, and specialized equipment, we'll observe these winged creatures up close and learn about their unique characteristics and behaviours. From stunningly colourful patterns to intricate wing shapes, you'll gain a newfound appreciation for these insects. This event is perfect for nature enthusiasts of all skill levels, it is sure to be a memorable experience.
Join us on Sun. June 14 | 10am-12pm for the Morning Moth Discovery event, a unique follow-up to the previous evening’s Creatures of the Night - Moth Exploration. As we open the traps set the night before, we'll uncover a fascinating array of moth species collected throughout the night.
About the event leader
Mary Gartshore, an Honours BSc. Zoology graduate (Guelph ’73), has led field research in West Africa and Canada. In Norfolk, she and Peter Carson restored over 700 ha through native plant propagation. She has advised on major restoration projects, served on conservation boards, and authored 50+ publications. Mary brings deep expertise in biodiversity, ecological restoration, and land protection to Long Point Basin Land Trust.
About Spring Arbour Farms Nature Reserve
In 1990, Ken McMullen and Joan Shirlow bought an exhausted farm and immediately began regenerating it into an organic fruit and vegetable farm. They planted windbreaks, removed decades of garbage, created buffer zones with native plants around the Venison Creek valley, and remediated the soil. To fulfill their desire for Spring Arbour Farm to become a nature reserve, Joan donated a significant portion of the property in memory of Ken. Their legacy of environmental and humanitarian dedication lives on in Long Point Basin Land Trust’s acquisition and stewardship of the property.
Learn more about this nature reserve.