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Find out more about the Importance of Moths with Dr. Janet Mihuc.

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The Importance of Moths

  • Saturday, July 8, 2023, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Dr. Janet Mihuc has been a professor and entomologist at Paul Smith's College for over 20 years. During that time, she has documented more than 500 species of moths living within the forests and wetlands of the college. She will be leading a presentation on moths and their caterpillars to answer and examine the question, “Are moths and their caterpillars beneficial to the environment?” 

Many do have very important roles in the environments where they live, while only a few are seen as pests. Our forests harbor an amazingly beautiful diversity of moths that Dr. Mihuc will discuss. This presentation will highlight the lives of moths and the ways they interact with plants and animals in forests. Participants will also find out about the hobby of mothlighting! 

Light refreshments will be served for those attending the presentation.

While many of the programs at the Amboy 4-HEEC are designed for families and youth, please note that this program may be more advanced for young children. All youth must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of our programs. 

Fee

Only $4 per person, $12 per family, and children under 3 are free.

Register

https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Moths23_235

Contact

Sarah McCormick
4-H Natural Resources Educator
sam555@cornell.edu
315-963-7286 ext. 401

Location

Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center
748 State Route 183
Williamstown, New York 13493

Last updated June 28, 2023

Directions

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From Parish:

  1. Take County Route 69 East for 9 miles in to Amboy Center.
  2. Turn left onto State Route 183. Go north for 4 miles; entrance is on the right.

From Pulaski:

  1. Take County Route 13 South to Williamstown.
  2. Turn right on to State Route 183.The entrance will be on the left after 1 mile.

From Camden:

  1. Take County Route 13 North to Williamstown.
  2. Turn left onto State Route 183.The entrance will be on the left after 1 mile.

From Oswego:

  1. Take State Route 104 East until it ends at the junction of County Route 13.
  2. Turn right on to County Route 13. Follow instructions “From Pulaski.”

From Syracuse:

  1. Take I-81 North to Parish; exit 33 (County Route 69).
  2. Follow instructions “ From Parish.”

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Location of Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center

 

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The best way to learn about ecology is to be out in it! Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center is a laboratory where youth and adults can observe nature first hand, alone or under the guidance of one of the Center’s Environmental Educators. Public programs often feature guest presenters who are recognized leaders in the fields of wildlife management, outdoor education, and botany. It is also the Center’s belief that learning should be fun.

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