Jewels of the Night: Conservation of Fireflies in the U.S. and Canada
Webinar Details
When:
Oct 22, 2019 2:00 pm US/Eastern
Length: 01:04 (hh:mm)
Advance Registration NOT required.
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Presenter(s):
- Candace Fallon, BA, Senior Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, Public Lands Lead, Xerces Society, Portland, OR
CEU Credits/Certificate Offered:
- Certificate of Participation
- Conservation Planner (CP) - 1 hour Conservation Planning Credit
Virtual Event Format:
Group Viewing Available:
Join us for a captivating webinar on firefly conservation featuring Candace Fallon of the Xerces Society. Learn about firefly biology, threats to their survival, and how you can help protect these iconic beetles through habitat management and conservation strategies.
“An adult female Big Dipper firefly, Photinus pyralis, signals to a potential mate.” Image credit: Radim Schreiber/www.fireflyexperience.org
Discover the magical world of fireflies and their role as indicators of healthy ecosystems. In this webinar, Candace Fallon of the Xerces Society explores firefly biology, behavior, and diversity, while shedding light on the growing threats they face across North America. Learn how habitat loss, light pollution, pesticide use, and climate change are impacting firefly populations—and what conservationists, land managers, and communities can do to protect them. Fallon also shares tools and strategies for supporting firefly habitat, engaging in community science, and integrating firefly conservation into broader land stewardship efforts. Whether you're a biologist, educator, or nature enthusiast, this webinar offers valuable insights into safeguarding fireflies and the environments they illuminate.
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