Virtual Fireflies Event 2021

June 1, 2021 @ 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm EDT

See blue ghosts and other fireflies of the Smokies during our second annual Virtual Fireflies Event! Award-winning firefly photographer and videographer Radim Schreiber will showcase never-before-seen footage of these magnificent creatures and DLiA science director Will Kuhn will talk about what makes fireflies so special. The video is free to view but we suggest making a $5 donation to help DLiA continue its research, education and conservation work in the Smokies.

Tune in June 1st at 8 pm ET!

All photos are copyright Radim Schreiber (fireflyexperience.org) and may not be used without express permission.

A virtual firefly extravaganza

Join entomologist Will Kuhn and firefly photographer and videographer Radim Schreiber as we witness the magic of the blue ghost firefly. What are they and what makes them special? How can you view and photograph them? Are there other kinds of fireflies in the Smokies? How can you help fireflies in your own backyard? Find out!

The presentation will showcase recordings of blue ghost fireflies recently captured by Radim Schreiber. Schreiber has won over a dozen film and photography awards for his gorgeous work capturing the displays of fireflies from around the world. He has also published Firefly Experience, a book of his photographs, and sells prints of his work from his website, fireflyexperience.org.

Last year’s inaugural Virtual Fireflies Event video has been viewed more than 157,000 times on YouTube! It was great, but this year’s will be even better!

Suggested donation: $5

We offer this presentation free of charge to anyone who loves fireflies. If you can, please consider making a donation to Discover Life in America. Your generous gift will help us continue our work to discover, understand and conserve biological diversity in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and beyond.

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How to view

The video will premiere on YouTube June 1st at 8 pm ET at >>this YouTube link<<. While you wait, check out last year’s firefly video. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified of new content about life in the Smokies!

FAQ

Q. Is this a live event?

A. No. This event marks the world premiere of a beautiful video created by award-winning firefly photographer and videographer Radim Schreiber (fireflyexperience.org). It does include never-before-seen footage of blue ghost fireflies, which was recently recorded in the Smokies. Also, DLiA Science Director Dr. Will Kuhn and Radim Schreiber will be on hand to answer your questions live in the comments.

Q. Can I still join your in-person firefly event?

A. Unfortunately, no. We have long since sold out tickets for our 2021 Fireflies Event at Norton Creek. You can sign up for the waiting list, but it’s rather long and your chances are pretty slim at this point. You should totally check out our 2022 in-person event though! Tickets go on sale January 2, 2022. We will posts the dates for that event in mid-June. Thanks for your interest!