Creatures of the Summer Night with Kay (8:00 PM start - Adults only)

Join Kay for an exploration of nighttime creatures who call Swan Lake home

Adaptations and key features of owls, bats and other night loving creatures will be explored on a short walk. Learn how you can identify signs of these nocturnal neighbours, and see real example specimens up close and personal. You never know ‘whooo’ you’re going to see!

This program takes part both indoors and outdoors.  Please meet at the Nature House for the start of the program.

The Nature House will be open from 7:30 PM for participants, and for half-an-hour after the program's end for further exploration.  Our Gift Shop will also be open!

This event is intended for adults (people ages 16+), a family version of this program is hosted starting at 6:30 PM.

Where: Swan Lake Nature House - 3873 Swan Lake Road

When: Thursday, July 30th, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Who: Adults (people ages 16+)

Cost: $10 per adult. 10% off for Members (please log in to your member portal to enroll with this benefit).

About your facilitator: Kay L.

Kay is a passionate science communicator who has worked with invertebrates, whales, turtles and dinosaurs (living and in fossil form) since 2016. Having the opportunity to get outside and explore nature with budding scientists is one of her favourite ways to feel connected to both her communities and local ecosystems.

Kay has a penchant for flipping over rocks and picking up the misunderstood creatures to inspire curiosity rather than fear, and can be found working in science education with all ages through Build-A-Brain. 

Other helpful details:

Please dress appropriately for this outdoor activity (layers are recommended), including footwear well-suited for trail walking.  

Some steps and sloped gravel trails will be part of the path for this event. 

We aim to make the Nature House and our programs accessible to all individuals.  If you have specific accessibility accommodations or questions, please contact us (link embedded).  

Free parking is available on site - please view the Parking page on our website (link embedded). Bike parking and nearby bus routes are also available.

Only certified service dogs (or service dogs in training) are permitted at the Nature Sanctuary, including the Nature House. Per Bylaw #7462, all other domestic animals are prohibited on site.