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Fireside Chats- Lets Go Mothing
July 25, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Free
FIRESIDE CHATS WITH CHELSEA
These “Fireside Chats with Chelsea” are designed to be fun and educational for all ages! Join us for an evening filled with hands-on learning, activities, and camaraderie around a crackling fire. Perfect for both the young and young at heart looking to make new friends and enjoy our beautiful Mitchell County outdoors. Some seating is available in the outdoor classroom, but you may want to bring a camp chair and water bottle for extra comfort. These events are free and open to the public. In case of rain or storms, the event will be moved into the nature center. Contact Chelsea at (641) 330-0765 for more information.
July 25th – “Let’s Go Mothing!” – Did you know that Iowa is home to around 2,000 different species of Moths? Compare that to only around 110 species of Butterflies! To celebrate National Moth Week, we will explore the fascinating nighttime world of moths. You’ll learn about the various types of moths in our area, their behaviors to avoid predators, and their importance as pollinators. As it gets dark (around 8:30) we will also set up a “lightsheeting trap” to attract and observe live moths!