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It’s 4th of July – Hope Rising!

July 1, 2020

It’s the day of 4th of July, and it’s the day of the World Firefly celebration (July 4-5). The theme of this year’s celebration is Hope Rising: “So we celebrate them this year as tiny beacons of hope, sparkling lights carrying a promise that humanity will emerge into a brighter future.”

Staying at home? Thought you’d enjoy a summertime fireflies light show from the Tennessee Smoky Mountains:

It’s so comforting to know that we can still enjoy fireflies that have been lighting up Earth’s nights for many million years. Their natural magic inspires us with optimism and hope.

Read more firefly posts from our Accent on Natural Landscaping blog:

Fireflies are Glowing

More on Fireflies

Conserving the Jewels of the Night

Note:  Watch for Firefly Watch and join the citizen scientists that help us keep track of the local firefly populations.

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  1. m whitman says

    July 3, 2020 at 5:17 pm

    We’ve started seeing fireflies over the past week or two. I’m in SE Michigan. An after-dark walk is the best time to see them at ground level. We have dark surroundings and don’t use insecticidal sprays.

    Hope you are doing well.

    Maryann Whitman

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    • Donna VanBuecken says

      July 7, 2020 at 2:17 pm

      My health is improving, Maryann. I think of you very often and how we used to write the Wild Ones Journal. It is encouraging to see how many fireflies this year. I just love fireflies.

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