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Join local lepidopterist Victor DeMasi, research associate at Peabody Museum of Natural History, on this walk through this outstanding open meadow to observe butterflies and learn about their ecology and conservation.

He will share and discuss his collection of butterflies from around the world, and specimens from the museum will be on display. Point out the local flora and fauna as he leads a field walk in the beautiful Randall’s Farm meadow to observe butterflies up close. Interested children are welcome!

DeMasi is a research associate at the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. He has studied butterflies for the last 40 years in Connecticut and far away places such as the Amazon basin and Ethiopia.

Be sure to wear a mask, sturdy shoes, long pants and tick repellant.

The group size will be limited to 10 people, and social distancing is mandatory. CDC Guidelines will be followed, and masks will be worn as appropriate. If you are able to attend please register, the form is below. Include the number of people that you think will be attending, if the hike reaches capacity you will be contacted.