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SUMMARY:The Wondrous World of Fireflies
DESCRIPTION:Illustrated talk presented by biologist and professor emerita at Tufts\, Dr. Sara Lewis.\nFireflies are surely among our greatest ambassadors for Earth’s natural magic. For centuries their ethereal beauty has sparked wonder and inspired poets\, artists\, and children of all ages. Yet they hold so many mysteries! Join us at the Museum to hear where they got their bright lights\, explore their remarkable lifestyles\, learn about human activities that put fireflies at risk\, and find out what you can do to help protect these dazzling creatures. \nWHEN: Sunday\, Sept. 8\, 2024\nTIME: 4 p.m.\nLOCATION: In person at the Museum\, 2nd floor and virtual via zoom link below \nDr. Sara Lewis is a biologist and professor emerita at Tufts who has spent the past thirty years studying firefly behavior\, ecology\, and evolution. She currently coordinates global firefly conservation efforts as co-chair of the IUCN Firefly Specialist Group. In addition to writing numerous scientific articles\, Prof. Lewis has given a TED talk and has written popular articles for Scientific American\, Undark\, CNN\, The Guardian\, and National Wildlife. Her work has been featured in the New York Times\, Wall Street Journal\, Washington Post\, and BBC\, along with numerous radio shows and podcasts. She is also the author of Silent Sparks: The Wondrous World of Fireflies\, an entertaining and highly accessible journey into their luminous lives. \nJoin Zoom WebinarOr One tap mobile :\n+16465588656\,\,84866723254# US (New York)\n+16469313860\,\,84866723254# US\nOr Telephone:\nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\nWebinar ID: 848 6672 3254\nInternational numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keAyiHxu1h \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Sara Lewis with fireflies at TED Talk\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Pyralis photo by Terry-Priest
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/the-wondrous-world-of-fireflies/
LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States
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