The Extraordinary Caterpillar
Schedule
Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Five Corners Public Library | Jersey City, NJ
Saturday, April 18th, 1-3 pm, Five Corners Library in Jersey City.
Birds feed their young caterpillars—primarily from moths, not butterflies—because they are soft-bodied, high in protein and fat, and packed with carotenoids for healthy development. Approximately 96% of terrestrial bird species rely on caterpillars to rear their young, with a single chickadee family requiring 6,000–9,000 caterpillars per clutch
The Story
Over 98% of the living world on Earth is smaller than a bee. Yet humans view the planet as a world centered around themselves. Landscapes are deconstructed to suit human needs, often with little regard for the natural systems that sustain the food web. The Extraordinary Caterpillar follows the scientists and community activists with this peek into the dazzling world of nature’s tiniest superheroes.
Where is it happening?
Five Corners Public Library, Jersey City, New Jersey, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:


















