Family Night in The Woods
Family Night in the Woods with Tes Reed invites participants to step into the forest at twilight and experience the landscape as it shifts from day to night. As the sun sets, attention turns to the sounds and movements that awaken in the evening hours. A campfire offers warmth and connection while dinners are cooked and stories shared. Spending time outdoors after dark supports awareness of natural rhythms, builds confidence, and nurtures a deeper sense of place through shared experience. This free event welcomes curiosity about the wild world and what it reveals when the lights go out.
Self-Directed Learning
What do animals see when we can barely make out shapes in the dark? Learn how nocturnal animals—from cats and toads to hawk moths—have evolved specialized eyes to navigate and hunt in low light. This video supports self-directed learning in animal studies, physiology, physics, and ecology. Watch it before or after Family Night in the Woods to deepen a sense of wonder about nighttime adventures, inviting kids and adults alike to imagine how other animals experience the world after sunset.
