Night Hikes
Night Hikes
Each year, the New Canaan Nature Center offers a number of Night Hikes for families. These fan-favorite activities include:
Creatures of the Night… Hike!
August 24, 2024
How do your nighttime senses compare to those of the nocturnal animals that call NCNC home? Join us for an interactive sensory night hike adventure and try your hand at our naturalist-led challenges to find out! First, we’ll put your night vision to the test to discover if you can see as well as an owl in the dark. Then we’ll focus on your sense of smell, hearing, and touch! We’ll wrap up the night with one of our favorite summer activities… roasting marshmallows around the campfire!
Register HereOwl Moon Night Hike
January 25th, 2025
Let the light of the FULL moon be your guide as we explore magic in the woods and unravel the mysteries of our nocturnal neighbors, the owls. We’ll discover how owls use their keen senses to navigate the night and learn first-hand how they can hunt in the dark. We’ll even “give a hoot” and see if we can identify owls by their tell-tale calls, before getting to meet a couple owls up close & personal.
Program will include an interactive night hike and live bird of prey presentation.
Registration Details
- Pre-registration is highly recommended as spaces are limited!
- Please no flashlights (they lessen the experience of the night-time experience). For safety, staff will have emergency lights.
- Participants should come dressed for the night weather & be able to be outdoors in the dark for at least 1 hour.
- All attendees (children + adults) must purchase a ticket.
- Due to limited spacing at our community programs, fundraising events, and other specialty events, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to other time slots or events. For emergency cancellations, please contact the registrar.
Pricing
$15/person
Online Pre-registration for the Night of 1,000 Fireflies:
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