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Saturday, May 31

Butterfly Identification Through Binoculars

Description

Birds are far from the only winged creatures to see at Greylock Glen! The sunny, flower-filled hills of the eastern Glen Meadow Loop provide ideal conditions to watch butterflies -- you can even watch them through binoculars as you would a bird.

At this combined workshop and walk geared toward beginners, learn about the major groups of butterflies (and a few day-flying moths) in the region and how you can incorporate butterfly viewing into your next hike or gardening session. Afterwards, we will go outside and look for butterflies while having a bring-your-own-lunch picnic in the meadow. This program will focus on the hobby of viewing adult butterflies; we will not be catching or handling butterflies. Caterpillar identification or rearing will not be a major focus of this program.

This program will cover less than 0.5 miles of distance and its outdoor component is largely stationary. The trail surface is wide, level or gradually sloping, and gravel-paved.

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When
  • Sat, May 31, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Who

Adults

Cost
  • Adult Members $20
  • Adult Nonmembers $25

Instructors

  • Nicaela Haig - Public Programs Specialist

Instructions

Meet in the Education Wing of the Greylock Glen Outdoor Center. As you enter the Center through its main entrance, turn right and follow the hallway all the way to the end to reach the classroom space. Visit greylockglenresort.com for more information about the facility.

Pre-registration is recommended. If the program is not full, a limited number of walk-ins can be accommodated with cash or check in exact change.