Moth Night at Cedars of Lebanon SP – Saturday, 24 July 2021

Posted on 13 June 2021 by admin

On Saturday night, 24 July 2021, John Froeschauer, retired Interpretive Specialist for Tennessee State Parks and members of Friends of Cedars of Lebanon State Park, will set up moth lights and other attractants for a fun night of moth spotting at Cedars of Lebanon State Park. This event is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

sphynx-moth-78363882John will set up behind the Dixon Merritt Nature Center about dusk, so plan to get there by 8:00 PM. If you have a moth field guide, bring it. Also bring a camera. Some of these moths are spectacular.
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National Moth Week is 17-25 July 2021. For more information on this annual event and on attracting moths, visit: http://nationalmothweek.org/

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Native Plant Sale for FCLSP – Saturday, 22 May 2021

Posted on 10 May 2021 by admin

The 2021 Friends of Cedars of Lebanon State Park Native Plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 22 from 9 am-2 pm in the Assembly Hall in Cedars of Lebanon State Park (rain or shine).  Over 80 species of native plants (wildflowers and some understory shrubs and trees) will be offered, many of which are featured in the Dixon Merritt Butterfly and Native Plant Garden, located behind the Nature Center.

There is a short supply of some items, so come early. See the attachment for a complete list of available plants.  For more information call 615-714-1292.

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Moth Night at Cedars of Lebanon SP – Saturday, 24 July 2021

Posted on 6 May 2021 by admin

On Saturday night, 24 July 2021, John Froeschauer, retired Interpretive Specialist for Tennessee State Parks and members of Friends of Cedars of Lebanon State Park, will set up moth lights and other attractants for a fun night of moth spotting at Cedars of Lebanon State Park. This event is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

sphynx-moth-78363882John will set up behind the Dixon Merritt Nature Center about dusk, so plan to get there by 8:00 PM. If you have a moth field guide, bring it. Also bring a camera. Some of these moths are spectacular.
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National Moth Week is 17-25 July 2021. For more information on this annual event and on attracting moths, visit: http://nationalmothweek.org/

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Friends of Cedars of Lebanon State Park

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