Programs
Have you ever been curious about what happens in the park after dark? Join a park district naturalist and explore the amazing world of nature at night. See below for evening descriptions. This leisurely night walk in the park will vary from .5 to 1.5 mile.
5/30: Nocturnal Creature Adaptations
6/27: Self-led Glow Night Hike
Enjoy the multitudes of lightning bugs at this park on a self-led night hike. Gear up with glow sticks to keep up with those bugs’ light show! Glow sticks will be provided, feel free to bring your own as well. Explore the glowing celestial bodies with the Stillwater Star Gazers, cloud cover dependent.
7/25- Butterflies of the Night
Discover the secret beauties of the night: moths! We will be luring in moths with scent baits and lights along this walk.
8/29- The Unlovable Creatures of the Night-
Join a park naturalist at night as she tries her hardest to convince you that you don't have to grimace every time you see these creatures. You might even grow to love one along this night hike.
9/19- Scary Tales of Nature
Join your park naturalist on a night hike where you'll hear TRUE spooky stories of nature.
5/30: Nocturnal Creature Adaptations
6/27: Self-led Glow Night Hike
Enjoy the multitudes of lightning bugs at this park on a self-led night hike. Gear up with glow sticks to keep up with those bugs’ light show! Glow sticks will be provided, feel free to bring your own as well. Explore the glowing celestial bodies with the Stillwater Star Gazers, cloud cover dependent.
7/25- Butterflies of the Night
Discover the secret beauties of the night: moths! We will be luring in moths with scent baits and lights along this walk.
8/29- The Unlovable Creatures of the Night-
Join a park naturalist at night as she tries her hardest to convince you that you don't have to grimace every time you see these creatures. You might even grow to love one along this night hike.
9/19- Scary Tales of Nature
Join your park naturalist on a night hike where you'll hear TRUE spooky stories of nature.
Note:
-Registration is required for this free program.
-Wear sturdy shoes. Bug repellent is suggested.
-Please be sure to arrive on time. Program check in is the first 10 minutes of the program time. Gates will close 10 minutes after start time.
-Visitors are prohibited from being on park trails without a park staff member after dark.
Program Type | Fun for All |
Program Subcategory | Night Program |
Program Code | - |
Online Registration | Yes |
Enrollment Begin Date | 4/1/2025 |
Enrollment End Date | 9/29/2025 12:00 PM |
Instructor(s) |
Amalee Houk
Amalee Houk
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Gender | Any Gender |
Enrollment Minimum | 2 |
Maximum | 200 |
Grade Minimum | |
Maximum | |
Age Minimum | - |
Maximum | - |
Standard Fee | Residency Restriction |
Membership Restrictions |
Amount |
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No Fee | -None- | $0.00 | |
No Fee | |||
Residency Restriction | -None- | ||
Membership Restrictions | - | ||
Amount | $0.00 |
Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
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05/30/2025 | Friday | 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Lost Creek Reserve |
Friday - 05/30/2025 | ||||
Start Time | 9:00 PM | |||
End Time | 11:00 PM | |||
Location | Lost Creek Reserve | |||
06/27/2025 | Friday | 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Garbry Big Woods Reserve |
Friday - 06/27/2025 | ||||
Start Time | 9:00 PM | |||
End Time | 11:00 PM | |||
Location | Garbry Big Woods Reserve | |||
07/25/2025 | Friday | 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Stillwater Prairie Reserve |
Friday - 07/25/2025 | ||||
Start Time | 9:00 PM | |||
End Time | 11:00 PM | |||
Location | Stillwater Prairie Reserve | |||
08/29/2025 | Friday | 8:30 PM | 10:00 PM | Garbry Big Woods Sanctuary |
Friday - 08/29/2025 | ||||
Start Time | 8:30 PM | |||
End Time | 10:00 PM | |||
Location | Garbry Big Woods Sanctuary | |||
09/19/2025 | Friday | 7:30 PM | 9:30 PM | Maple Ridge Reserve |
Friday - 09/19/2025 | ||||
Start Time | 7:30 PM | |||
End Time | 9:30 PM | |||
Location | Maple Ridge Reserve |