Bats & Boos: A Spooktacular Night in Nature

Chewacla Naturalist

Delve into the realm of spooky nocturnal creatures during a one-hour program, followed by an exhilarating one-hour night hike.

Chewacla State Park

October Events at Chewacla State Park

Embrace the spirit of fall with an exciting lineup of events at Chewacla State Park's Nature Center! Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a family looking for outdoor fun, or simply seeking to savor the beauty of autumn, we've got something for everyone.

Chewacla State Park welcomes Vicky Smith with A-Z Animals for an incredible look into the lives of bats. Vicky is an experienced naturalist and educator with years of experience in environmental education and a passion for critters of all kinds. This adventure will bring you up-close with native and exotic bats while also learning about their importance in our ecosystems. The fun doesn’t end with just bats. Scorpions, tarantulas, snakes, (oh my!) will also be part of the spooktacular program.Then, venture with us on a 1-hour night hike where we will explore the night sky, searching for bats and constellations. On the ground, we will search for glowing organisms and other small creatures that call Chewacla home. Throughout the event, we will be serving hot chocolate and hot apple cider.Tickets for the event are $10 per person with no additional front gate fee. Children 3 and under are free. The hiking portion of the event will be cancelled in the event of rain, but Vicky’s program will happen rain or shine. Bring comfortable shoes, flashlights, bug spray, and your cameras!Meet at the Chewacla State Park Nature Center, located at the second parking loop to the right upon park entry. If you have any questions, please contact Olivia Sciandra at olivia.sciandra@dcnr.alabama.gov.

A﻿ ticket will be required for entry to the event. Please stop at the front office on your way in and show your event ticket to receive an event wristband. If you choose the &quot;pay at the door&quot; option, you will need to give payment in cash or check to the front office. Then, follow the signs to the nature center. Vicky&#x27;s program will take place at the wooden atrium directly infront of the nature center. We will be serving beverages at the nature center. Following the program, we will start on our hike. Please reference the purple-highlighted trail in the picture as this is the hike that we will take. It is roughly 0.5 miles in total.B﻿e sure to bring flashlights, water, and wear comfortable shoes and clothing for the adventure!

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