Creatures of the Night

As night falls, the places we spend time outdoors can feel like a very different place. Familiar trails melt into shadow, and the daytime soundscape is replaced with things that go bump in the night as nocturnal creatures come out to play. Join the Elkhart County Parks as we lift night’s veil to reveal the hidden lives of these creatures of the night, from spiders weaving webs to bats on the wing.

In April, pull on your muck boots and fasten your headlamp as we venture to woodland ponds in search of croaks, trills and calls of our slippery, long-legged friends. Learn how to identify local frog species by sound and sight while enjoying the midnight chorus of croakers around us.

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This hike is weather-dependent. Check the event page for updates before heading out. The hike will start in the Main Parking Lot of Bonneyville Mill.

About This Event

Date: April 30, 2026

Time: 7:30 pm -  9:00 pm

Location: Bonneyville Mill

Cost:Free

Age:12+

Register By: No Registration Required

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