Presented by Catawba Lands Conservancy

Jenner Wood V Citizen Science Program: Moth Night

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Registration ends Wednesday, 05/13/2026 12:00pm EDT

About This Event

Bring the whole family for a fun and kid-friendly evening of outdoor education about moths! Conservancy staff will be joined by local expert Lenny Lampel, who will share information about moths and lead a sunset moth-watching session.

Attendees will meet at the Mint Museum Randolph parking lot and walk together along Briar Creek Greenway to Eastover Ridge Preserve, where we will settle in to observe moths as the sun sets. Eastover Ridge Preserve is one of the Conservancy's urban conservation projects, located right in the heart of Charlotte. 

The event will begin around 8pm and may go as late as 11pm, but attendees can stay as long as they wish.

Parking Address: Mint Museum Randolph,  2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC 28207
Distance: 1 mile
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Surface: Paved greenway

What Will Be Provided:

  • Experienced Catawba Lands Conservancy staff and moth expert Lenny Lampel
  • First aid kit
  • Sunscreen and bug spray
  • Moth-watching equipment

What to Bring:

  • Comfortable clothing & closed-toe shoes
  • Water & snacks
  • Personal medication (EpiPen etc.)

About This Event

Bring the whole family for a fun and kid-friendly evening of outdoor education about moths! Conservancy staff will be joined by local expert Lenny Lampel, who will share information about moths and lead a sunset moth-watching session.

Attendees will meet at the Mint Museum Randolph parking lot and walk together along Briar Creek Greenway to Eastover Ridge Preserve, where we will settle in to observe moths as the sun sets. Eastover Ridge Preserve is one of the Conservancy's urban conservation projects, located right in the heart of Charlotte. 

The event will begin around 8pm and may go as late as 11pm, but attendees can stay as long as they wish.

Parking Address: Mint Museum Randolph,  2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC 28207
Distance: 1 mile
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Surface: Paved greenway

What Will Be Provided:

  • Experienced Catawba Lands Conservancy staff and moth expert Lenny Lampel
  • First aid kit
  • Sunscreen and bug spray
  • Moth-watching equipment

What to Bring:

  • Comfortable clothing & closed-toe shoes
  • Water & snacks
  • Personal medication (EpiPen etc.)

Getting There

Eastover Ridge Preserve
2730 Randolph Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28207
United States