VSP Moth Night at DPP Prairie

MOTH NIGHT at Deer Park Prairie!
Join the Moth Posse at
Deer Park Prairie
1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park 77536
Sometimes gps is a little wonky there, so please ask moth-ers to verify observation pin falls within geofence for Place = Deer Park Prairie.
(Please do not park directly in front of our neighbors’ houses)8:00 p.m. Doors open – visitors are encouraged to walk and view the prairie in the relative coolness and breeze around sunset ~ 9:00 p.m. or after dark: Moth and night insect viewing begins. Visitors are welcome to drop by and leave at any time. End time: 10:30pm ish.
Cost: FreeThe Moth Posse – moth and insect enthusiasts – will set up black (UV) lights and white screens to attract moths and other night insects. Once it gets dark, we will see what shows up! We’ll be ID’ing, photographing and talking moths and other night insects.
Drinking water will be provided. Participants need to sign a liability release form.
❏ We encourage you to post your photos on iNaturalist and add them to the Deer Park Prairie Project (https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/deer-park-prairie).
❏ Note: For anyone planning to walk on the prairie, closed-toe shoes and long
pants are required. Insect repellant spray is highly recommended.
For more information, contact HNPAT@TexasPrairie.org
[VSP hours to be recorded in VMS under: “iNaturalist, eBird and Other Citizen Science: TMN Report Hours”]