Charron Vineyards’ Bug Night

Post by Chris Robie, Cohort 6

August 22, 2023

As a PCMN and Xerces Ambassador I have learned to be bold and “go where others (perhaps) have not gone before.” When I asked Charron Vineyards’ owner, Sarah Wolff. if I could join her for their Bug Night on August 19th, as a Xerces representative, to share information about moths, she enthusiastically said yes. I met Joe Cicero, who volunteers with the Xerces Firefly Project in AZ. Yes, we have the Southwest spring fireflies (google for more information)! Hopefully Joe will come to Critter Night at Mission Garden next year to get the word out about these amazing but unfortunately disappearing insects. While at the vineyards, I met Sarah’s daughter who is a budding young entomologist. Eleanor, Sarah and Colton Noble, her husband, love sharing nature related information and guest speakers with their visitors. Their vineyards, close to Vail and the Empire Ranch, sit in the Emperita mountains with stunning views.

Moreover, volunteering as a PCMN and an Ambassador with Xerces (www.xerces.org) opens up opportunities to share my interests about pollinators. Right now Xerces is interviewing for new Ambassadors. If you enjoy the world of insects and like sharing that passion with the public, check out information on their website. You are also welcome to contact me at christinerobie8@gmail.com.

Photo: Sarah Wolff owner of Charron Vineyards and daughter Eleanor talk to Chris Robie