Saturday October 17th, 2026 * 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Bring your family to Buttonwood Nature Center to experience autumn wildlife at night with a Buttonwood naturalist.

This program is part of our Naturalist Discovery series.

A short pre-hike learning session will explore native crepuscular and nocturnal animals like owls, foxes, and others.

Following the learning session, the group will head out on one of Buttonwood’s trails for an evening hike to listen and look for some of the nighttime critters.

“When we go to sleep each night, so much of the natural world around us is just waking up!

This is a chance to explore that world a little closer,” said Buttonwood educator Mary Claire King. “We’ll listen for owl calls, look for insects with red light flashlights, and try and see the world at night like the animals do.” 

Bring your own red-light flashlight if you have one, and dress for the weather, as the hike may last up to an hour.

All ages welcome, but limited to 20.

Fee is $5 per person, and registration is required.