Evenings with Experts
The Wondrous World of Fireflies
Sara Lewis, Author, Silent Sparks
May 14 | 7:00 - 8:30pm
Where: IN PERSON at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA & ONLINE via Zoom.
Fee: Free and open to all.
Fireflies 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! Sara Lewis is a biologist who has studied fireflies for the past 30 years, traveling worldwide in her research and advocacy work. Together, we’ll explore the science behind their bright lights and illuminate their remarkable lifestyles. Human activities have put fireflies at risk, but we’ll learn how we can all help protect these dazzling creatures.
Sara Lewis is a biologist and professor emerita at Tufts University who has spent the past thirty years studying firefly behavior, ecology, and evolution. Prof. Lewis is the author of Silent Sparks: The Wondrous World of Fireflies. She has given a TED talk and her work has been featured in Scientific American, Undark, and National Wildlife. Currently, she coordinates global firefly conservation efforts as co-chair of the IUCN Firefly Specialist Group.