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Creatures of the Night

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT

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During this program, we will learn about South Mountains creatures of the night.  See taxidermy specimens, learn about the animals' awesome adaptations, touch furs and skulls, and learn how to hunt like a bat.  We will learn the differences between Great Horned Owls, Eastern Screech Owls, and Barred Owls and how to identify them by their calls. They are the most vocal from October to December on cold nights.  Discover which bats love flying beetles and which ones prefer moths.  If you love superheroes, learn about the super fingers of the masked raccoon. Finally, we will discuss the park's only marsupial, the Virginia Opossum.