Adult Firefly Night Hike: Hidden Oaks

Name: Adult Firefly Night Hike: Hidden Oaks
Start: 2026-07-09T20:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-07-09T21:30:00-05:00
Location: Hidden Oaks Nature Center

Schedule

Thu Jul 09 2026 at 08:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Hidden Oaks Nature Center | Bolingbrook, IL

***Please note that using this Facebook Event page to indicate you are going does not mean you are registered for the event. You must register by using the link or calling the number below.***
Thoughts of childhood summers often bring up memories of warm summer nights catching fireflies. Lately, it seems that we see a lot less of these bright staples of summer. Are they disappearing? Join a naturalist for an evening that starts at the fire with a short introduction to these bioluminescent beetles. Next, take a guided hike along the trails of Hidden Oaks Preserve to discover firefly science and biology and unravel the mystery surrounding vanishing lightning bugs. We’ll end the night by the light of a campfire, where we’ll take a closer look at these incredible insects and toast marshmallows.
Fee: Free!
Age: Ages 18 and older.
Registration required by Wednesday, July 8, by calling 815-722-4121 or online: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fpdwc/activity/search/detail/10100?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
The hike will be less than 1 mile on natural, uneven terrain with elevation changes. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online (https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/americans-with-disabilities-act-information/request-accommodation-inclusion-service/) no later than 48 hours before the program.
(Photo via Shutterstock)