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Insects of
the Night
2009 Fall Candlelight Hike
Festival
 Friday, 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
 call
Schmeeckle home and
discover how they thrive
in the dark.
A fun and interactive
program for all ages!
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Other Events all evening:
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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.
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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.
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Free Door Prizes:
Peruse insect-related gifts and
sign up for free door prizes at
the Browse Shop.
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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