This “after dark adventure” will provide visitors a firsthand experience of the wetlands, woods, and prairies when they come alive with the sounds of the night. Participants can expect to hear a variety of wildlife, including frogs, toads, birds, insects, and mammals. As participants listen to nighttime calls, guides will explain what they’re hearing and even why certain sounds and calls are being made. Depending on the night sky, a little star gazing might also occur. Imagine the sounds of coyotes howling, tree frogs trilling, sora rails and loons calling, or a beaver slapping its broad tail on the water just a few feet from shore – all under the cover of darkness.

Since Refuge visitation normally ends at sunset, this is a special opportunity to experience your Rydell National Wildlife Refuge at night. If the evening of May 31 ends up being exceptionally windy (more than 20 mph) or it is raining, this event will be re-scheduled to a later date. If, on May 31, you think the weather might result in the event being rescheduled, please call or email the Refuge Manager that afternoon to check on the event status. No pre-registration is required for this free event. For more information on this event, contact Gregg Knutsen, Refuge Manager, at 218-686-4329 or gregg_knutsen@fws.gov.