Lunchtime Buckmoth Walk
Monday, October 5, 2026 | 12:00 pm
12:00 pm - 01:00 PM
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Suitable for adults.
Join us for an approximately one mile hike over rolling sand dunes to discover the amazing world of buckmoths. The barrens buckmoth is a large beautiful moth with bold black and white wings that flies for only a brief window of time in the early fall. A species of special concern in New York State, the barrens buckmoth is uniquely dependent on the scrub oak that thrives in this sandy fire-dependent ecosystem. If you have binoculars, please bring them along. We will meet at the Truax Trail Barrens Trailhead (#12)
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Trailhead #12 Truax Trail Barrens
Directions from Discovery Center to Truax Barrens (Trailhead 12)
At traffic light in front of Discovery Center building, continue straight through intersection, on Old State Road. Follow Old State Rd. 0.6 miles to 3 way stop sign intersection. At stop sign, turn right onto Kings Road. Continue straight on Kings Road for .1 miles.
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