🌙 Nocturnal Nature Night🌙
📍 Location: Cedar Lake Friary, 12921 Parrish Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
🎟️ Tickets: $10 per car
⏰ Gates Open: 5:00 PM
Spend an unforgettable summer evening surrounded by nature! Guests are invited to enjoy hands-on activities, crafts, local vendors, and delicious eats from a food truck throughout the evening. As the sun sets, join us for guided night prowls and explore the world of nocturnal wildlife using interactive tools like night vision goggles, a handheld owl caller, bat acoustic monitor, and headlamps.
🛠️ Ongoing Activities (5 PM – 8 PM)
Local Vendors
Food Trucks
Owl Pellet Dissection
T-Shirt Coloring Station
Decorate-Your-Own Bat Box (available for purchase at event)
Opossum-Themed Craft
Bat-Themed Craft
Storytime & Photos with Bluey and Bingo
🦉 Ambassador Animal Encounters
Meet and learn about some of our amazing ambassador animals during three interactive sessions:
5:30 – 6:00 PM
6:30 – 7:00 PM
7:30 – 8:00 PM
🌌 Evening Programs
Nighttime Nature Prowls
Guests will be split into two rotating groups to explore the outdoors during guided walks:
8:00 – 8:30 PM
Group A: Owl Prowl
Group B: Bat Prowl
8:30 – 9:00 PM
Group A: Bat Prowl
Group B: Owl Prowl
🪲 Insect Demonstration
From 8:00 – 9:00 PM, join our new educator, Drew, for a live insect demo—featuring the capture and identification of nocturnal bugs!
This family-friendly, outdoor event is perfect for nature lovers of all ages. Dress for the weather and wear comfy shoes or boots for exploring!