Now that the leaves have fallen and winter has set in we want to invite Lep club members to a winter cocoon walk at BeeTree Nature Preserve in Parkland, MD. Join us for a walk in the woods led by Lep Club member Eric Warner, learn how to find cocoons in nature and how to identify the moth based on the cocoon. Tips for identifying host plants in winter will also be covered, specifically for cecropia, promethea and polyphemus moths as we explore the woods. This hike is somewhat weather dependent; we have chosen two days. Sunday, February 8th at 2pm is the anticipated day. If the weather is bad, we will meet on the following Sunday, February 15th at 2pm. Participants will receive an email with the finalized day, meeting location, and parking details a few days before the walk. When registering for this program, please be sure to keep both dates open. We recommend you dress according to the weather and bring water and a camera to take photos for reference.
BeeTree Preserve is 263 beautiful acres of forests, fields, streams and wetlands located 25 miles north of Towson in Parkland, MD. Named for BeeTree Run, a trout stream that meanders through the property, BeeTree Preserve’s natural beauty and resources have welcomed visitors and inhabitants both animal and human for hundreds of years.
This walk is for Lep Club members only; we encourage you to become a member of NHSM and the Lep club. The NHSM Lepidoptery Club meets the fourth Wednesday of every month from March-October at 6908 Belair Rd or over Zoom.
If you love butterflies and moths, consider joining the NHSM Lep Club. Made up of novice and expert lepidopterists who meet to exchange knowledge and support concerning habitat, threats, food sources, identification, and life cycle of butterflies and moths, the Lep Club encourages the sharing of knowledge for the raising and breeding of moths and butterflies through hands-on lessons and guest speakers. Club members are also involved in outreach in the greater Baltimore community through educational programs and service projects. If you have questions
Annual NHSM membership is $35 for individuals, $50 for families; Lep Club membership is an additional $5 for individuals and $10 for families. Although you don’t need to be a member to attend our meetings, your membership dues support our programs and give you access to exclusive field trips and other events.