🌙 Nocturnal Nature Night🌙
đź“Ť 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!Â
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)
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Local Vendors
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Food Trucks
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Owl Pellet Dissection
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T-Shirt Coloring Station
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Decorate-Your-Own Bat Box (available for purchase at event)
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Opossum-Themed Craft
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Bat-Themed Craft
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Storytime & Photos with Bluey and Bingo
🦉 Ambassador Animal Encounters
Meet and learn about some of our amazing ambassador animals during three interactive sessions:
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5:30 – 6:00 PM
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6:30 – 7:00 PM
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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:
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8:00 – 8:30 PM
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Group A: Owl Prowl
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Group B: Bat Prowl
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8:30 – 9:00 PM
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Group A: Bat Prowl
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Group B: Owl Prowl
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🪲 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!
Don’t miss this wild night—register today!