Jenner Wood V Citizen Science Program: Mystery Night Hike

Bring the whole family for a fun and kid-friendly evening of Halloween-themed outdoor education! We'll walk along the Briar Creek Greenway while learning about spooky creatures of the nightime and the importance of urban green spaces! Conservancy staff will be joined by local expert Abby Fry, who will share information about bats and lead participants in using a bat monitor.

Attendees will meet at the Mint Museum Randolph parking lot and walk together along Briar Creek Greenway to Eastover Ridge Preserve, where we will make several short stops to observe wildlife as the sun sets. Eastover Ridge Preserve is one of the Conservancy's urban conservation projects, located right in the heart of Charlotte. 

The event will begin around 7pm and will likely wrap up around 8pm, but attendees may stay as long as they wish.

Parking Address: Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC 28207
Distance: 1 mile
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Surface: Paved greenway

What Will Be Provided:

• Experienced Catawba Lands Conservancy staff and bat expert Abby Fry
• First aid kit
• Bug spray
• Glow sticks
• Halloween candy
• Bat-watching equipment
• Nature at night scavenger hunt
• Limited number of flashlights/headlamps

What to Bring:

• Comfortable clothing & closed-toe shoes - Halloween costumes encouraged!
• Water & snacks
• Personal medication (EpiPen etc.)
• Optional: Small flashlight/headlamp (lights with a red setting are best for viewing wildlife)