The Hidden Ecology of Prospect Park After Dark - Bats, Fireflies, & More

Discover the mysterious nocturnal wonders of the park on a starlit expedition with a NY Times-featured Urban Naturalist
About this Event

• Gabriel Willow is an acclaimed Urban Naturalist who has been featured in the NY Times, National Geographic, The Smithsonian Magazine and more
• Walk through the park while Gabriel points out its thriving natural nightlife
• Learn how to identify and track nocturnal creatures

Celebrate the Summer Solstice! Balmy summer evenings are a beautiful time to stroll at night, but a closer look reveals a secret side of wildlife in the city that appears after dark. As the city lights meet the stars, bats, cicadas, katydids, fireflies and migratory birds emerge from their slumbers, giving new meaning to 'the city that never sleeps'.

Join Gabriel on a starlit stroll through Prospect Park. He’ll teach you how to find and identify bats using a special echolocation-listening device, and will point out numerous other natural wonders along the way, bringing you a safe distance to all the diverse creatures of the city night.