Explore the woods in the dark and learn more about the moon while you're there!

New Moon Hike

Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM

‘Tis the season for all things spooky, and what better way to add a thrill to your evening than by walking through the woods after sunset! Come join our natural resources educator for a new moon hike on October 22^nd from 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Before heading out on the trail, the program will commence inside the Schoeck Building. We’ll dive into the different phases of the moon and what causes them to change. After brushing up on terms such as waxing gibbous and waning crescent, attendees can break out their flashlights as we brave the woods. A clear sky, paired with the recent new moon, would make this an ideal opportunity for stargazing.

Cloudy or not, there will be plenty to explore. Crepuscular and nocturnal animals will be out searching for food; sounds will be different. Towards the end of the hike, participants will even get to test how well their night vision has developed.

This program is open to people of all ages. Residency in Oswego County is not required.

Fee

$4 per person and up to $12 per family

Register

https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/NewMoonHike_235

Contact

Katrina Relyea
4-H Natural Resources Educator
kmr276@cornell.edu
315-963-7286 ext. 401

Location

Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center
748 State Route 183
Williamstown, New York 13493

Last updated September 25, 2025

Philosophy

The best way to learn about ecology is to be out in it! Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center is a laboratory where youth and adults can observe nature first hand, alone or under the guidance of one of the Center’s Environmental Educators. Public programs often feature guest presenters who are recognized leaders in the fields of wildlife management, outdoor education, and botany. It is also the Center’s belief that learning should be fun.