The forest is a wonderful and mysterious place especially at night. Join us on September 13th for “Night Flyers”. This special evening program by A DAY in the WOODS will take place at the Vinton Furnace State Forest. Program attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Explore the unique ecology of Ohio’s night flyers—birds, bats, moths, and more
- Understand habitat needs and strategies to promote nocturnal wildlife on your property
- Enjoy a night hike to look and listen for nocturnal wildlife
- Discover some common and not so common night sounds in the forest
- Search for moths and caterpillars and other nocturnal insects
- And if the weather cooperates – view the magnificent night sky with minimal light pollution
Wildlife biologists and other natural resources personnel from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Ohio State University, School of Environment and Natural Resources will be on hand to lead the program.
This program will take place on September 13th at the Vinton Furnace State from 5:00 to 9:30 PM. A registration fee of $15 will cover the cost of a light evening meal and program materials.
Please use one of the following methods to register by September 6th: Register and pay online at http://go.osu.edu/aditw; call OSU Extension Jackson County 740-286-5044 or email Annie Miller at miller.11368@osu.edu.
If you’ve got one handy, please bring a headlight or flashlight.
“A Day in the Woods” and is sponsored by the Education and Demonstration Subcommittee of the Vinton Furnace State Forest with support from Ohio State University Extension, ODNR-Divisions of Forestry and Wildlife, U.S. Forest Service, Vinton Soil and Water Conservation District, Central State University Extension, National Wild Turkey Federation, Pixelle Specialty Solutions, Ohio Tree Farm Committee, Ohio Forestry Association Foundation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Hocking College, Ruffed Grouse Society, Ohio Bird Conservation Initiative, Pheasants and Quail Forever, and Ohio’s SFI Implementation Committee.
