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NightFall - Elachee's Family Fall Festival - 2008

Friday, October, 24th
Friday Night's Event has been cancelled due to the predicted inclement
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er and our concern for the safety of our visitors. Please join us on Saturday!
Saturday, October 25th
, 6-9 pm


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Luna Moth

The animals of the nighttime forest welcome you to experience the excitement and mystery of the Chicopee Woods after dark! Join us for a fun and educational evening at our NightFall celebration - a non-scary, natural alternative to traditional Halloween events.

Come dressed as your favorite critter or character if you wish or have our face painters provide you with a themed decoration.

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Pizza and drinks will be available to purchase for those hungry adventurers.

You can also stop by the Nature Shop to buy a special edition NightFall T-shirt or favorite stuffed critter.

Highlights of the Event Include:
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Awakening the Bear

Guided Night Hikes.
Enter the nighttime forest for a non-scary adventure! You'll meet costumed Elachee naturalists garbed as creatures of the night and learn about their life after dark. These hikes on our paved trail are led by one of our naturalists and leave every 15 minutes for a 30-45 minute adventure. Bring a flashlight to help navigate your way.

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Lynx Visitor
Special Program.
Attend a live animal program presented by Exotic Paradise featuring unique animals from the US and around the world. Last year we met this lynx, a ball python, bearcat, lemur, hedgehog and screech owl. We look forward to seeing which nocturnal animals come this year so we can learn what the creatures are up to while most of us are fast asleep.
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Face Painting.
Have your face, hand or arm adorned with a bat, pumpkin or other fall-themed figure by one of our staff at the face painting station. Children love to show off their unique decorations while enjoying the other activities.

Storyteller

Storyteller.
Listen to tales of the Chicopee Woods from one of our special storytellers. What mysterious happenings will they impart to our visitors this year?

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Kids Crafts.
Make a fun craft with a fall theme - spiders and pumpkins and bears, oh my! This raccoon puppet was a crowd favorite!

Stargazing

Stargazing (weather permitting).
Use one of our telescopes to see stars and constellations in the night sky. Our resident astronomer will help you identify the celestial bodies that are visable that evening.

Just the Facts
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Friday, October 24th
Saturday, October 25th
6-9 pm

Admission:
Non-members: $5
Members: $3
Children under 2: Free.

Jackson EMC families with Employee ID Card: $3

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Costumes optional.

Bring a flashlight for nighttime navigation.

Pizza and soft drinks will be available for purchase.

Come early and carpool if possible as this is an extemely popular event!

Stop by the Nature Shop for halloween items.

Proceeds will fund Elachee's eduction programs and ongoing conservation efforts in the Preserve.

Sponsored by Jackson EMC

 

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