Come experience the nocturnal side of nature!

Full Moon Hike

Friday, December 5, 2025, 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM

The woods are always different at night. Sounds seem louder and stranger, and terrain you know well by day becomes unfamiliar. You might smell more odors as your body tries to rely on other senses to fill in for reduced vision. Since we spend so little of our time outside in the dark, it makes sense that we are less familiar with this nocturnal world. However, this month presents an ample opportunity to experience nature after sundown.

Come join our natural resources educator for a full moon hike. Before heading out on the trail, the program will commence inside the Schoeck Building. We’ll brush up on our lunar knowledge, perhaps even discovering a new tidbit of information. After donning our winter layers, we’ll break out our flashlights as we explore the woods. A clear sky, and a pair of binoculars, would make this an ideal opportunity for viewing the full moon up close.

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/FullMoonHike2_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 November 19, 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.