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2025 PA Firefly Festival Campout Highlights
Here are some highlights of the PAFF Campouts on June 26, 27 and 28. Over 120 Campers came from all over the US including Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, and of course Pennsylvania. We had very warm and muggy weather with intermittent showers that only impacted Friday's dinner hour and opening ceremony. The fireflies loved the temperatures and put on a great show on the Kellettville Bridge. Later as the nights got darker, the fog rolled in and subdued the synchronous fireflies, but that's nature. Over 30 Volunteers worked tirelessly this year to provide a unique and immersive experience for the campers. We thank each and everyone for their dedication. This wouldn't have been possible without them.
Volunteers checking in Campers
Seneca Rocks Audubon also led birding walks on Saturday and Sunday mornings
Patiently playing the waiting game
Hardwoods Development Council
Shaman, Jani Roberts led a Native American Opening Ceremony
Learning about the fireflies
PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurs
DCNR Forestry Goods from the Forest
North Country Trail ANF Chapter also helped guide walkers in the dark.
Opening Ceremony
PAFF T-shirts
10 Exhibitors displayed information each afternoon
Staying cool
PA Health Dept. Ticks information
Music by Matt Miskie
Expert presentation by Ranger Matthew Golub
Red lights help protect fireflies, dark skies and night vision
Layered multiple long exposures of Chinese Lanterns and Synchronous Fireflies in the Branch Creek habitat.
