Julie Thompson-Slacum, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Chesapeake Bay Field Office Division-Chief

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  • The Magic of Fireflies: Is their bright light fading?

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Julie Thompson-Slacum, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Chesapeake Bay Field Office Division-Chief
    Hybrid Program
    Public Programs

    Fireflies, or lightning bugs, are neither flies nor bugs. They are actually in the beetle family and are beginning to appear in local fields and forests. The light they emit is a biochemical reaction that can vary from green to yellow to red. This talk will focus on the fascinating biology of fireflies, their threats, Read More ...

    $4 – $6

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