# Event Details

- **Event Name**: National Moth Week - Insect Night Lighting
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 pm
- **Event Description**: The University of Illinois Extension invites the public to a fascinating Insect Night Lighting program in celebration of National Moth Week.  National Moth Week is an annual, global event that invites people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in the mothing hobby by sharing photos of moths they find for citizen science.  Participants will learn about common moths found in Illinois, how to participate in the National Moth Week BioBlitz on the iNaturalist app, and engage in an insect night lighting activity.  This special evening program will offer attendees an exciting opportunity to delve into the hidden world of these often-overlooked, nocturnal creatures.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a flashlight and wear insect repellent.  This program is suitable for all ages and no prior experience is necessary. 


July 25, 2026
8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Nell's Woodland
2000 Alexis Ave
Ottawa, IL 61350

Register online at go.illinois.edu/Mothing

If you need an accommodation to participate, please contact Emily Hansen at emhansen@illinois.edu or 815-433-0707.  Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/national-moth-week-insect-night-lighting/200030112372822
- **Event Categories**: science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ottawa
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Nell's Woodland 
- **lat**: 41.36241
- **long**: -88.84079
- **full address**: Nell's Woodland , 2000 Alexis Avenue,Ottawa,IL,United States
- **location**: Nell's Woodland

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is National Moth Week - Insect Night Lighting being held?
  - **A:** National Moth Week - Insect Night Lighting takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Nell's Woodland , 2000 Alexis Avenue,Ottawa,IL,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing National Moth Week - Insect Night Lighting?
  - **A:** National Moth Week - Insect Night Lighting is organized by University of Illinois Extension: Bureau,LaSalle,Marshall & Putnam Counties.

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