BioBlitz Creatures of the Night: Bats, Moths, Peepers, Spiders & More

Non Members

$

10

Members

$

5

Members, please use your $5 discount code.

Don’t miss out on this rare after-dark adventure inside the park. See live bats in hand, discover moths at our light trapping station, listen for spring peepers at a vernal pool, and spotlight for spiders along the trail.

BioBlitz Events:

BioBlitz Kick-Off & iNaturalist Training - Friday, April 17, Noon

BioBlitz Bug Walk - Friday, April 17, 3:30 p.m.

BioBlitz Creatures of the Night - Friday, April 17, 7 p.m.

BioBlitz Bird Banding & Bird-Watching Walk - Saturday, April 18, 7 a.m.

BioBlitz Wildflower Walk - Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m.

Accessibility: This program involves approximately 1.5 miles of walking and standing on a dirt trail with rocks and roots. There are slight uphill and downhill changes. There will be breaks along the way. Indoor accessible restrooms are available at the beginning and end of the walk.

Disclaimer: This program has limited space available. Please register to attend.
If you register but are unable to attend, please email programs@jeffcogreenways.org so we can open the spot for someone else.

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