Whooooo's out there in the woods at night? A story for children and their grownups. Written by Carol Hillestad

Let’s take a walk in the nighttime woods. It will be a pretend walk, so even though it’s very dark and maybe past your bedtime, it’s OK. We won’t get lost. And you can wear your pajamas.

Stand still for a minute and close your eyes. What can you hear? The bubbling creek nearby. Your own breathing. How about the trees? Do they seem to be singing? Right now their leaves and branches are full of katydids, calling each other’s name: “Katy-did! katydid! katy-did!” You might hear an owl calling from across the creek, trilling and whinnying like a horse. That’s a tiny screech owl with a warning: “Stay away from my nest!”

Guided Hike at Twin Brooks

Saturday, September 23 | 10AM - 12PM

Free ($10 suggested donation)

In celebration of National Public Lands Day, join PHLT Stewardship Manager Matt for a special trip to Twin Brooks Conservation Easement located in Stroud Township, about five minutes away from the Brodhead Creek Heritage Center at ForEvergreen Nature Preserve.

This property is not normally open to the public, so savor the opportunity to explore the wetlands and forested ridges of this PHLT conservation easement.

Open to all ages. Leashed dogs permitted.

The exact location of this private property will be emailed to registered participants only on Friday, September 22.