This event has been canceled due to expected weather conditions.
Join Allen for an evening stroll to explore the sights and sounds of the nocturnal world under the full moon!
PVAS Host: Allen Miller
Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required and limited to 15 participants.
April’s full moon is sometimes referred to as the “Pink Moon,” in reference to creeping phlox, which is typically in bloom at this time. If the sky is clear, we will hike by the light of the full moon along the trails at Cool Spring Preserve. If the evening is cloudy, we will still enjoy an evening stroll as a group. Regardless of the weather, we will enjoy the unique sights, sounds and smells of the nocturnal world together! Please note that Cool Spring Preserve is normally open only from dawn to dusk, but is accessible at night through special nighttime events like these.
- Walking Distance: 1-1.5 miles
- Pace/Activities: Leisurely (meandering, many breaks to stop and observe) to Moderate (steady but able to maintain a conversation)
- Exposure: Partial shade. Some areas of full exposure/clear view of the sky.
- Terrain: Hard ground/hiking trail in some areas, mowed grass in other areas. Gentle slopes/rolling hills
- Restroom: Port-a-Pottys will be available.
- Parking/Where to Meet: Participants should meet at the back deck (just down from the parking lot) of the Nature Center.
- What to Bring: Sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. The group will walk by moonlight as much as possible, but bring a flashlight in case it is needed.
Registration will remain open until the start of the program.
About Allen: Allen Miller was a teacher for 35 years where he spent a large chunk of that time teaching science. Allen is a Morgan County WV residence and currently, a seasonal naturalist at Cacapon Resort State Park. He is a Master Naturalist member in the 2021 cohort.