Family Program: Fireflies in the Gardens

This is a guided nature experience where families explore Powell Gardens to observe and learn about fireflies—those magical glowing insects that light up summer evenings. A naturalist or educator leads the program, sharing fascinating facts about firefly behavior, their life cycle, and why they blink. Kids get to watch these beetles in their natural habitat, making it both educational and wonderfully enchanting. Bring bug spray, wear dark clothes to avoid attracting insects to you, and prepare for an evening of patient observation and nature discovery.