![]() ![]() Wintergreen lifesavers spark activity.Other fun after dark science activities can include: Why do their eyes glow? What is a nocturnal animal? Why do owls “hoot” and coyotes “howl?” Cup your hands behind your ears to increase their size. Many questions can be asked about the animals of the night. Can you hear the wind in the leaves, owls hooting or mice scurrying? Sometimes you can even hear the insects chewing the leaves and wood. Can you smell the plants and soil? Listen to the sounds of the night. Sensory activities (sight, touch, hearing and smell) and observations can be the focus as your eyes slowly adjust to the darkness. Because of the lack of sight, behavior expectations are important, because dealing with an accident is more difficult in the dark. If the participants encounter something that might be harmful – like a tripping hazard on a path, let others know. Photo by Justin Videto.īefore you start your hike, discuss that safety is of primary importance. Youth at the Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp experimenting with night photography. Confidence as you walk alone or lead the group through the darkness.Using your senses – smell, sight, touch, and hearing – in the dark.Education about other night opportunities such as stars, planets and bioluminescent organisms, such as glowing fungus. ![]() Education on nocturnal animals, their adaptations and sounds of the night.Creating comfort in a typically uncomfortable situation (darkness).Some goals to consider as you explore the darkness would include: Make exploring the trails after dark fun, educational and not scary. Don’t be afraid of the dark have fun exploring your world in the evenings. Whether families are camping, youth are attending organized camps or just an evening enjoying a campfire, these are all perfect opportunities for a night hike. The summer months are a perfect time for science, leadership, and character-building education after dark. ![]()
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