When the sun goes down, Aullwood Audubon comes alive with creatures of the night! Join us for Midnight Munchers, a special after-dark adventure to discover the secret lives of moths and caterpillars. Armed with red flashlights and UV blacklights, we’ll search the trail and trees for hungry caterpillars nibbling on fall leaves and brilliant moths fluttering in the night. You’ll be amazed at the variety of colors, shapes, and patterns that only appear when most of us are fast asleep.

Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned nature night-owl, this family-friendly program is the perfect way to experience the magic of nighttime wildlife. Who knows —you may meet some unexpected midnight munchers. Come see nature’s night shift in action — you won’t look at caterpillars and moths the same way again!

This event happens along our accessible, paved trail. The grade in some areas of the trail is greater than ADA requirements; please contact us if you have questions.

Please, no dogs or bright white lights for this event. You may bring red or UV lights. Preregistration is required for this event. The event is free for members of Friends of Aullwood, National Audubon Society, and ANCA affiliated organizations with membership card or receipt. Non-members attending pay regular Aullwood admission. Please reserve one spot for every participant over 4 years of age. Meet in the lobby of Aullwood's Nature Center at 1000 Aullwood Road at least 5 minutes before the start of the event. The event starts promptly at the scheduled start time and ends promptly at the scheduled end time. Questions? Call 937-890-7360 or email AskUs@aullwood.org.

MEMBERS: When making reservations, please click REDEEM YOUR COUPON, enter member in the ENTER YOUR COUPON CODE blank, and press the APPLY button. At checkout, enter your membership number under "Additional information about your order". Bring your membership card when arriving at Aullwood; those without cards or proof of membership will be charged the non-member fee.

By continuing with this transaction, you agree that you will arrive at the time and date designated here and that your receipt will be presented upon arrival. As event space is limited and waiting lists may exist, reservations are final and non-refundable, and cannot be exchanged for reservations on different dates or times. Reservations are valid only for the original purchaser and cannot be resold to another party. Aullwood Audubon is an outdoor facility subject to unpredictable weather and weather-related refunds will not be issued. Please check our website at www.aullwood.org or our social media channels like Facebook and Instagram for the latest weather-related closure and delay information. Thank you!

[Aullwood Center at Night 2021 Photo: Aullwood Audubon / Ken Fasimpaur]