Join us for an outdoor exploration!
Birds aren’t the only animals that migrate. Every spring, on the first warm rainy night, the mole salamanders emerge from their hidden homes to make the long journey to the vernal pool to reproduce. Join us for a night hike to the vernal pool to look for migrating salamanders. The evening will end with a campfire and a reading of the beautiful story “Big Night for Salamanders” by Sarah Lamstein.
Know before you go
- Join us for 1-mile tours at 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- This event is scout and family-friendly and is recommended for ages 3+
- Check-in at the Nature Center 15 minutes before your tour time.
- Visitors are asked not to use bug spray containing DEET on the day of the hike. Please look for DEET-free alternatives.
- Rain is a good thing! Please dress for the weather in raincoats, extra layers, and boots
- Please bring a flashlight with you. Extra lights will be available at check-in
- Due to weather conditions, handicap accessibility may be limited.
Ticket Information
Tickets for this event must be purchased online in advance before Friday April 11, 2025.
General Adult: $15
General Youth (3 – 12): $7
Museum Member Adult: $13
Museum Member Youth: $6
Kids 2 and under: FREE
FAQs
Yes! Park in any of the main lots at the front of the Museum. Please leave the first two bays available for handicap parking. You will then walk over to the Nature Center Building to check-in.
You will check in for your tour inside the Nature Center Lobby. Enter through the porch area, and that will take you right into the lobby.
Make sure to check in no later than 15 minutes before your tour; if you are too late, we cannot guarantee that we can fit your group in another spot.
We will be checking you in by name for this event. However, we recommend either printing out OR taking a screenshot of your ticket(s) or invoice as backup.
Yes – this event is rain or shine! Please dress accordingly for the predicted weather conditions. We will cancel only in the case of thunderstorms or severe weather.
The majority of this program is held outdoors and includes a 1-mile night hike. Rain is a good thing; dress for the weather in rain coats, extra layers, and boots.
Yes, but we ask that you do NOT use bug spray containing DEET, and look for DEET-free alternatives. Please also avoid DEET the day of the program.
After your guided hike, listen to the story Big Night for Salamanders!
As this program falls outside of our regular hours, the Historic Village, Flint Hill Gift Shop, Depot Restaurant, Freight House Pub, and Meeting Center will all be closed to visitors.
No. GCV&M will provide flashlights for the night-hike.
There will be no food or drink available for purchase during this event. You’re welcome to bring your own beverage (no outside alcohol please). We recommend you eat before arriving for the program.
Leashed service animals are welcome with proper identification.
Tickets may be refunded only up to 7 days prior to the event date and are strictly non-transferable by date, entry time, or program.
