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Hear ye, hear ye! The hour draws nigh for a twilight revel most rare—the Moth Ball, where elegance alights on silken wings and wonder stirs beneath the stars. Join us under the velvet sky for an evening of enchantment, curiosity, and courtly delight. Adorn thyself in garments of grandeur and step into a realm where powdered wings and pollinated dreams reign supreme. This year’s revelry unveils even greater enchantments for our noble guests: Wander the Enchanted Tanglevine Trail, aglow with eldritch light and woodland magic. Gaze upon a glowing UV moth sheet, where elusive nocturnal nobility descend. Or join the Moth BioBlitz and become a citizen scientist, documenting twilight visitors using iNaturalist. Within the manor (that is, our beloved Nature Center) , partake in crafts both merry and meticulous. Mold the earth into native seed balls, wield thy needle in the gentle art of felting, and fashion thy own moth antennae finery to complete thy woodland regalia. Gaze skyward during our stargazing session, held just beyond the manor’s front doors. There, beneath the night canopy, observe constellations and cosmic curiosities—an astral complement to our earthly celebration. At the PolliTat Parlour, embrace a more permanent mark of thy devotion! Skilled tattoo artists will be on hand offering real tattoos inspired by native Missouri flora and fauna—wear thy love of nature forevermore. For those who prefer a gentler imprint, a temporary tattoo station will also be available, offering beautiful designs that vanish with time but not without fond memories. Test thy wits in the raucous and regal Moth Kahoot Tournament, where glory awaits the sharpest mind in a contest of nature lore and lepidopteran logic. Visit the Moth Mocktail Bar, where botanical brews and native nectar-inspired elixirs are served with flourish and flair—each one a toast to the elegance of the natural world. Embark upon the Trinket Hunt, a whimsical quest through the revels, where hidden treasures await the keen-eyed wanderer. As the hour wanes, the court shall gather to crown the evening’s most resplendent guest as Queen Monarch, reigning in fluttering glory until the next moonlit ball. And do not overlook the newly unveiled Nook of Curiosities, where honored guests from the Butterfly House present live insects both exotic and entrancing—nature’s living jewels on proud display. And verily, this is but a glimpse—for many more marvels await thy discovery. So come, noble pollinator of the people—don thy finery, unfurl thy wings, and lose thyself in a celebration of moths, magic, and moonbeams at Powder Valley Nature Center.
