“A Day in the Woods” and the “2nd Friday Series” are sponsored by the Education and Demonstration Subcommittee of the Vinton Furnace State Forest with support from Ohio State University Extension, ODNR-Divisions of Forestry and Wildlife, U.S. Please use one of the following methods to register by September 5 th: register and pay online at call the Vinton Soil and Water Conservation District 74 or email Dave Apsley you’ve got one handy, please bring a headlight or flashlight. A registration fee of $12 will cover the cost of a light evening meal and program materials. This program will take place on September 9 th at the Vinton Furnace State from 6:30 to 10 PM. George Eberts and the Ohio University Astronomy Club will be on site with telescopes to interpret the night sky. Wildlife biologists and other natural resources personnel from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Ohio State University, School of Environment and Natural Resources will be on hand to lead the wildlife portion of the program. And if the weather cooperates – view the magnificent night sky with minimal light pollution.“Listen” to bats and learn about echolocation.Search for moths and caterpillars and other nocturnal insects.Learn about chimney swifts, nightjars and eastern whip-poor-wills.Discover some common and not so common night sounds in the forest. ![]() ![]() Program attendees will have the opportunity to: This special evening program by A DAY in the WOODS will take place at the Vinton Furnace State Forest. Join us on September 9 th for “A Night in the Forest: Nocturnal wildlife and night skies”. Photo courtesy of the ODNR Division of Wildlife The forest is a wonderful and mysterious place especially at night.
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