(5-Adult) Celebrate international bat week at Riverbend Park. Learn about the fascinating lives of these flying mammals as you participate in an educational scavenger hunt through the woods. Conclude the evening with a naturally crafted bat decoration to take home.

(4-Adult) Join us for a spooktacular evening to celebrate the wildlife most commonly associated with Halloween. Take a guided hike down the Follow the Hollows trail in search of bats, toads, salamanders, spiders and owls and learn about how these animals became a symbol of spooky season. End the evening by the warm cozy fire, accompanied by s’mores.

(6-12 yrs.) This nocturnal wildlife and local lore program features a craft, a twilight walk into the forest, trick or treating, animal activity stations and campfire with scary stories and s'mores. Campfire takes place during the last half hour of the program. Costumes are encouraged.

(3-6 yrs.) This nocturnal wildlife and local lore program features a craft, a twilight walk into the forest, trick or treating, animal activity stations and a campfire with spell-binding stories and s'mores. The stories are ‘not so scary’ as we don’t want to frighten you and will take place during the last half hour of the program. Costumes are encouraged.

(4-Adult) Amazing reptiles call our park home. Play games, test your courage with a touch table and meet these wonderful creatures up close. Calm your nerves by roasting s'mores at a campfire while listening to stories and then take a stroll through the darkening autumn woods.

(2-5 yrs.) Youngsters and their accompanying adult begin sharing nature’s wonders in this interactive class. Experiences include: meeting animals, stories, games and outdoor exploration. Dress for the weather. Quiet infants welcome. Topics covered are: 9/14 Monarch Butterflies, 9/21 Funny Feet , 9/28 Reptiles, 10/5 Owls, 10/19 Bones, 10/26 Spinning Spiders, 11/2 Spooky Animals, 11/9 Outstanding Otters, 11/16 Dinosaurs, 11/23 American Indians, 11/30 Twinkle Stars.

(3-5 yrs.) Preschoolers hunt for their favorite miniature pumpkin to decorate and take home. Enjoy seasonal stories and a craft. Cancelled in case of inclement weather. Child must be accompanied by an adult.

(4-Adult) Step into the spooky-cool side of nature and meet friendly live reptiles and amphibians up close. Families will explore hands-on discovery stations and uncover the amazing “superpowers” these misunderstood creatures use to survive. Costumes welcome.

(Adults) Join us for a festive and thought-provoking adults-only Halloween date night at the nature center. Learn about nature's spooky adaptations. Activities, walk (weather permitting) and light refreshments.