Bug Nights are back.
Since 1995, volunteers including anglers, students, teachers, paddlers and many others interested in the health of the Upper Merrimack River and general river ecology began learning about these fascinating creatures and what they tell us about river conditions.
Your work as a citizen scientist helps determine the health of the Upper Merrimack watershed.
Training is free, fun and a great way to spend quality time with family and friends as well as an opportunity to make new acquaintances – who also like bugs.
Lights, camera, (bugs, denatured alcohol), and . . . action!
Upper Merrimack Monitoring Program Bug Nights 2017 sessions are held on most Wednesdays, starting Jan. 25 through mid-May at St. Paul’s School. This year, the doors open at 6 p.m. and we will exit the laboratory promptly at 9 p.m.
An instructional training and refresher class will be conducted during the first session on Jan. 25. Refresher and additional training will be provided at each session.
All equipment and alcohol (denatured preserving alcohol only) are provided — just bring yourself and a friend.
Be sure to check MerrimackRiver.org for storm and other cancellations.
Contact Michele Tremblay and Steve Landry at 796-2615 or UMWA@MerrimackRiver.org or visit MerrimackRiver.org.
Michele Tremblay
