# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Chasing the Bright Lights of Summer Nights: Fireflies
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 13 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join Conservation Nebraska and Dr. Ted Burk at Elmwood Park on Monday, July 13th at 8:30 pm to hear Ted's brief orientation presentation and then look for fireflies that will be out and about. We will look for fireflies doing their male mating flights and female response flashes, hoping to see several observable species in this area.

Let us know you're coming by registering in advance: https://secure.ngpvan.com/mpei-gqAYEKIfBVe51o7sA2

Dr. Ted Burk has conducted firefly studies at Elmwood Park in the past. Dr. Burk is a Professor of Biology at Creighton University. Dr. Burk earned his B.A. in Biology from the University of Kansas in 1974 and later studied at New College, University of Oxford. After a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Florida, he joined Creighton University's Biology Department in 1982 and became a professor in 1996. His research focuses on behavior and conservation biology, especially of insects. He has authored 30 papers and book chapters and co-authored Biology of Animal Behavior. He is also deeply involved in citizen science projects that engage the public in conservation research.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/omaha/chasing-the-bright-lights-of-summer-nights-fireflies/200030276234256
- **Event Categories**: science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 41

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Omaha
- **state**: NE
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Elmwood Park Rd, Omaha, NE 68106, United States
- **lat**: 41.25535
- **long**: -96.00718
- **full address**: Elmwood Park Rd, Omaha, NE 68106, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Chasing the Bright Lights of Summer Nights: Fireflies being held?
  - **A:** Chasing the Bright Lights of Summer Nights: Fireflies takes place on Mon, 13 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm to Mon, 13 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Elmwood Park Rd, Omaha, NE 68106, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Chasing the Bright Lights of Summer Nights: Fireflies?
  - **A:** Chasing the Bright Lights of Summer Nights: Fireflies is organized by Conservation Nebraska.

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