Discover how the desert comes alive after dark! Do you know which animals change colors when you use a blacklight? Using our blacklights, we will take a short walk along the Art Smith Trail basin looking for the many nocturnal creatures that inhabit our desert. This is a family friendly event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Bring water and wear closed-toed shoes.
SPECIAL ADD-ON:
Astronomers with telescopes will be available, weather permitting, from sunset (approx. 8:30pm) to 10:30pm. Plus, an added bonus - our monument manager and noted bat biologist, Dani Ortiz, will be detecting and discussing bats. Arrive early to participate in all these activities.
RSVP is required and you must bring your ticket with you for check-in 15 minutes prior to hike start time. Ticket reservations begin 14 days prior to the event. Sorry, no dogs allowed.
Your tax deductible donation of $5.00 is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. For more information call: 760-568-9918.
Meet in the Art Smith Trailhead parking area approximately 100 feet past the Visitor Center Driveway on the southwest side of Highway 74.
