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Insects of the Night
2009 Fall Candlelight Hike Festival

FireflyFriday, October 30,
6:30-9:30 p.m.

Free Admission. Arrive and leave when you like!

Buzz on down to Schmeeckle Reserve and discover the creaking, flashing, fluttering insects that come out in the dark. Walk a one-mile path lit by Jack-o-Lanterns and torches through the autumn woods and along the lake.

Special Program: “Insects of the Night"
Presented at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the
campfire ring.

When the sun sets, Schmeeckle Reserve springs to life with the romantic blinking of fireflies, a serenade of crickets, and the soft flutter of moths. Meet the nighttime insects who Field cricketcall Schmeeckle home and discover how they thrive in the dark.

A fun and interactive program for all ages!

Other Events all evening:

• Nocturnal Insect Research Station: Learn how to identify crickets and katydids based on their calls. Observe feathery moth antennae close up. Discover the secrets of making cold light.

Jack-o-Lanterns: See a multitude of pumpkins creatively carved by Schmeeckle staff.

• Buggy Crafts and Snacks: Make your own six-legged crafts to bring home and eat like bug.

• Free Door Prizes: Peruse insect-related gifts and sign up for free door prizes at the Browse Shop.

Jack-o-Lantern

The event is free of charge and donations are always appreciated. To see photos from past candlelight hike festivals, click here.

For more information, call 715-346-4992.

 

 

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Schmeeckle Reserve - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point - 2419 North Point Drive - Stevens Point, WI 54481
Phone: 715-346-4992     Fax: 715-295-8918     E-mail:
schmeeckle@uwsp.edu     © 2006