MSU Extension Tollgate Farm and Education Center

2024 Night Hikes

Tollgate Farm and Education Center

28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48377

Night Hikes on the Farm offer visitors the opportunity to explore nighttime on the farm with several fascinating natural science topics. The hikes will take place the third Friday of each month and are open to the public. Night hikes will appeal to scout groups, families, and anyone with a thirst for knowledge and adventure. Each hike will incorporate a different theme fitting to the month or season and will include light snacks and beverages. Register for one or more in the series.
Cost: $12 per person 3 and older per night hike. Registration is non-refundable.

REGISTRATION HERE

● April 19 , 2024 8:00pm
I Frog-got what the Toad Said

Many of the creatures around the farm are looking for mates this time of year. Our Frog and
Toad friends are no exception and we’ll adventure around the property to see who is
serenading their would-be partners.

● May 17, 2024 8:00 pm
Spring has Sprung

Spring brings many changes to the farm. The gardens blossom, the trees bud, flower and leaf
out. Our crops sprout and grow. As we stroll around the farm we’ll survey the fresh new look
for the new season.

● June 21, 2024 8:00 pm
The Science of Twilight

The transition from day to night affords many spectacular sights. The horizons of Tollgate Farm
will give us a great opportunity to discuss the impact of the positions of the sun and moon and
how geometry controls the images before and after sunset.

● July 19, 2024 8:00 pm
Surviving the Night

A night in the wild unprepared could be a very stressful experience. We’ll find ourselves in
Tollgate’s woodlot, and talk about preparedness and how to be ready for what the nighttime brings.

● August 16, 2024 8:00 pm
Batty about Bats?

Bats are all around and their habits and adaptations give them an incredibly interesting role in
their ecosystem. Come along as we investigate our furry flying fiends as they flit around the
wood line at Tollgate Farm.

● Sept 20, 2024 7:00 pm
Folklore Nights

Night plays a large role in traditional folklore. Our trek around Tollgate will give us the
opportunity to talk about myths, legends, and spirits of the night. Come if you dare!

● Oct 18, 2024 6:00 pm
Owl Prowl

Owls are often seen as the mysterious guardians of the night. More often heard than seen,
we’ll discuss owl adaptations and “WHO” we might expect to encounter on Tollgate Farm as we
traverse its woods and fields.

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