Arboretum At Night: Sounds of the Forest Wine & Cheese Night Hike

The night forest pulses with the sounds of melodious songs, clicking calls, flapping wings, and shuffling feet. Frogs, crickets, bats, and other animals are on the move; meeting mates and finding food- it's the night life of the forest! Come out and discover which creatures are sounding off, participate in a special frog symphony, and take a night hike into a forest rich in sounds and excitement. After the hike, enjoy wine and cheese while discussing your evening in the woods. All participants will receive a free night forest recording for attending this event. Space is limited. Minimum age that can attend is 12 years. Parents must accompany anyone under age 18.

Instructors/Guides: Jaime González has been an environmental educator in the Houston area for over 10 years. He is involved in local amphibian conservation efforts and serves as co-coordinator for coastal Texas of the North American Amphibian Monitoring Program. Jaime currently serves as the Community Education Manager for the Katy Prairie Conservancy.

Bill Eley is Program Development Director at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center and has over 30 years of experience birding the Gulf Coast, Mexico, and South America. He received his B.A. in Anthropology and his M.S. in Zoology from Louisiana State University, where he participated in four separate scientific expeditions to Peru with the Museum of Natural Science.

Cost: $18 for members, and $30 for non-members

Date: Friday, April 9, 2010: 7:30-9 p.m.

Sorry, this event is full. Consider attending these upcoming events:

Bugs & Beer: Saturday, April 24

Movie Night- "What's on Your Plate?": Thursday, April 29

Summer Solstice Wine & Cheese Celebration: Saturday, June 19

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