Staying out in the dark and watching for fireflies is not only fun, but you can now do it in the name of science.
Involve your kids in a collaborative science project that is hosted by the museum of science in Boston. No special training is needed and this is appropriate for all ages.
The Museum has teamed up with researchers from Tufts University and Fitchburg State College to track the fate of fireflies. With your help, we hope to learn about the geographic distribution of fireflies and their activity during the summer season. Fireflies also may be affected by human-made light and pesticides in lawns, so we hope to also learn more about those effects.
Details on how to participate are here
There is also a virtual habitat to help you identify what you see.
Summer Brain Fit is a 6-week series of online activities aligned with some typical outdoor summer fun that is intended to keep kids thinking and learning while enjoying summer.
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