What visits a garden at night?

What Crafty Clover says in this video

Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. What visits a garden at night?

The Big Idea

Gardens get busy after dark! Who comes out at night? Let's peek.

Moths and Fireflies

Step one: Moths and Fireflies. After dark, moths feed on pale, sweet-smelling flowers. Fireflies blink their glowing lights in the summer grass to find each other.

Night Hunters

Step two: Night Hunters. Toads and slugs come out, and raccoons or skunks may search for grubs and fallen fruit. Bats may swoop overhead, catching flying insects in the dark.

Night Flowers

Step three: Night Flowers. Some flowers open at night and smell sweeter then. A flashlight covered with red cellophane bothers animals less, and only go out with a grown-up.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Sip nectar. Glow. Catch bugs. Search for food.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Many night-blooming flowers are white so moths can find them in the dark. Bats eat insects. Fireflies glow in summer. Red light is gentler.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! With a grown-up, cover a flashlight with red cellophane. Take a short night walk in your yard. Listen carefully. Write down what you hear and see. Who was out tonight?

Outro

At night, moths visit pale, sweet-smelling flowers, fireflies glow, toads and slugs come out, bats catch insects, and raccoons may search for food. Use a red-covered flashlight, and only explore with a grown-up. Science is amazing! Remember, every big discovery starts with a small question. Keep looking, keep learning, and keep asking why! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!