Last night, I found the first few fireflies in our backyard. This means that Firefly Season is here!
Firefly Facts
Fireflies are amazing. Here are some fun facts we’ve been learning about fireflies, courtesy of Firefly.org:
- Fireflies talk to each other with light.
- Fireflies produce “cold light-” and it’s incredibly energy efficient!
- Firefly eggs glow.
- Adult fireflies only live for about 3 weeks.
- Fireflies are found on every continent- except Antarctica!
See Fireflies
Looking to see Fireflies for yourself? Head to the woods, or check out one of these great spots to view fireflies in CT:
- All Season: New Canaan Land Trust
- July 1: FireFly Viewing at Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby
- July 7: Greenwich Audubon FireFly Viewing Night
Firefly Learning Activities:
- Firefly Facts by Nat Geo Kids
- Magical Childhood offers a decent round up of fun crafts and learning activities
- Some of our family’s favorite books about fireflies:
- The Lonely Firefly by Eric Carle
- How to Survive As a Firefly by Kristen Foote
- Fly, Firefly by Ramona Kaulitzki
- Bug Off!: A Story of Fireflies and Friendship by Cari Best
Want to learn more about fireflies or get involved in conservation? Visit https://www.firefly.org/ for more information.
