(Summer only) Night insect observation | At the foot of Cangshan Mountain

Personal introduction of Chao Xi:

Ministry of Environmental Protection certified nature instructor
Nature observation leader at Cangshan Nature Center
More than ten years of experience in leading outdoor teams.
In 2016, he moved from Beijing to Dali and devoted himself to local nature observation and environmental protection.
Familiar with the hiking routes and wildlife in Cangshan Mountain, as well as many nature observation routes in northwest Yunnan, southeast Tibet, and western Sichuan.

Wang Bin

A nature recorder, nature education lecturer, nature photographer, and bird whisperer. He is a low-key and humble person. He is an expert in the classification of mammals and birds, a scientific consultant and editor of the Animal World WeChat public account. He uses images to interpret species behaviors and ecological secrets. He is determined to combine nature with the lives of the public, look at nature from a different perspective, and change our attitude towards nature.

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He was responsible for the recruitment of volunteers for Cangshan Nature Center and the interpretation of Cangshan Natural Image Museum. He is familiar with many hiking routes in Cangshan and the forest birds and water birds around Cangshan and Erhai Lake. He has led many nature observation summer camps and winter camps. He has participated in the photography and collation of the knowledge and information related to Shibaxi. He is caring and responsible for children, humorous, cheerful and talkative.

The night is mysterious, and this mystery is full of temptation! Dali's night is very charming and interesting under the black veil.

We brought insect boxes, held insect clips, wore headlamps or flashlights, and walked into the Erhai Lake, the grass, and the woods. We were like little fireflies, with curious eyes wide open and a curious heart, exploring and discovering in nature in the middle of the night ... a big spider 🕷️, a fleshy caterpillar, or a fat stag beetle, a lazy snake, accompanied by the chirping of cicadas and the singing of crickets. What little elves can we find on such a night is like opening a blind box! The joy brought by this unknown and unpredictable feeling is indescribable!

For children, such night viewing experience is a joy, a knowledge accumulation, a must-learn course for the best childhood memories, and an enlightenment of love for nature! Years later, when they grow up, whenever they recall the experience of exploring the Erhai Lake or the dense forests of Cangshan Mountain at night with their parents, friends and teachers when they were young, they will smile knowingly.

For adults, such night observation, especially staying up late at night and going out with a group of like-minded people to look for insects, reptiles and unknown creatures, is an experience that is simply too attractive! The world at night is completely different from the daytime, and many species are nocturnal! When you immerse yourself in it and discover all kinds of strange insects, frogs, and even snakes, don’t you feel like you have returned to your childhood and are enjoying the long-lost childhood time?

Time: 20:30~10:00

Location: Erhai Lake and mountainside, location information will be sent to the group one day before the event

Features: Low-intensity activities, full of uncertainty and unpredictability. Surprises are always calling us. As long as we prepare a pair of eyes to discover, beauty will never be absent!

1. 20:30 Gather and emphasize safety tips, distribute night viewing equipment

2. 20:45 Night View on Foot

3. 22:00 Event ends

Note:

1. Don’t make loud noises and don’t disturb the little lives in nature. We are just observers and recorders.

2. Pay attention to safe team actions. Do not leave the team without permission and do not touch or take away any insects or other creatures at will.

3. Report any discomfort to the teacher immediately and the teacher will handle it properly.

4. Please try to adjust your mobile phones and other communication devices to silent or vibrate mode. Thank you for your cooperation!

5. Wear long-sleeved tops, long pants, sports shoes, hats, masks or multi-functional headscarves, insect repellent, etc. Try not to expose your skin.

Equipment needed:

1. Headlamp or strong flashlight.

2. Insect Box

3. Insect trap

4. Mobile phone (for taking photos)