Night Hikes

Night Hikes

Each year, the New Canaan Nature Center offers a number of Night Hikes for families. These fan-favorite activities include:

Night of 1,000 Fireflies

Saturday, July 26th
7:15pm-8:15pm or 8:30pm-9:30pm

Come and enjoy the magic of a midsummer night at the New Canaan Nature Center. Join our Naturalists as we search for woodland creatures (wiggly worms & aquatic amphibians) and other enchanted mysteries of the night. Delight in the awe-inspiring beauty of our meadows aglow with the soft light of 1,000+ fireflies!

Price: $15/person

Creatures of the Night…Hike

Saturday, August 23rd
7:30pm-9:00pm

How do your nighttime senses compare to those of the nocturnal animals at NCNC?

Come find out! Join us for an interactive sensory night hike adventure and try your hand at our naturalist-led challenges. 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! This program will also include the opportunity to meet a couple of the nature center’s nocturnal animal ambassadors up close and personal. We’ll wrap up the night with one of our favorite summer activities… roasting marshmallows around the campfire!

Price: $15/person

Registration Coming Soon!

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

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