Fireflies, Bioluminescence and Native Plants

Some people are surprised to discover that you don't need to travel to cottage country to see fireflies! It's true, fireflies live right here in Burlington!

Unfortunately, their habitat is disappearing. We would love to share with you how humans can help this cool bug flourish and how we might be hurting its survival.

These tickets are sold per vehicle and includes 4 activities;

• Native Plants: Farmer Erin will lead you through the importance of human stewardship in this short educational talk. You'll get to take home a native plant to help support firefly habitat in your neighborhood. (Or produce if you do not have a home with a garden.)
• Face Painting: Local artist Liz will be offering neon UV face painting designs to celebrate summer and the magic of fireflies!
• Campfire and Backyard Chilling: Summer is our favorite time to chill outside on the farm! Each ticket includes a marshmallow roasting kit (1 roasting stick and 6 marshmallows), a small area for kids to play, and deck chair for lounging. Additional roasting sticks and marshmallows are available for purchase.
• Firefly Walk: Once it gets dark and the fireflies are active, we will open our 0.25 km firefly walk. The pathway is lined with signs to test your knowledge about fireflies and bioluminescence. If you stop to answer all the questions, the walk portion takes about 15 minutes. It will likely be dark enough to see firefly action after 9:15pm. The firefly trail is uneven, a bit hilly and will remain unlit for the protection of the fireflies. It is not suitable for people with mobility issues nor is it a good path for strollers. (Please see FAQ's for more details.)

W e have a staggered entry for this event. Please arrive as close to your purchased ticket time as possible to avoid confusion in our parking lot! This event ends at 10pm.

If you have questions about this, feel free to email [email protected]

Sorry, this is not a dog-friendly event.

Host or Publisher Blue Dot Acres Farm