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UV Night Walk at McKinney Falls State Park

  • McKinney Falls State Park 5808 McKinney Falls Parkway Austin, TX, 78744 United States (map)

When: Saturday, October 28, 2023, 6 - 9 p.m.

Where: McKinney FALLS State Park

Join us for a UV night walk to explore the park to look for glowing birds, night pollinators, glowing plants, fungus, lichens and more. We will start during daylight and continue to explore after dark. Learn the basics of bird watching and helpful tips on how to identify birds by sight and sound with Master Naturalist Andrea and learn about why some organism glow in the dark under black lights from Angel. Get creative with glowing outfits.

Bring your own UV flashlight. You can also purchase a UV flashlight for $20 or $69 (brighter) from us and pick-up at the park.

Meet: Visitor Center

Bring: Binoculars, a UV flashlight, water, close-toed shoes. Limited binocular supplies provided by the park.

Difficulty: Easy activity level, some uneven terrain, ½-mile hike.

Cost: Event is Free with paid entrance fees; Adults: $6, Children 12 and under: Free.

*Parents must accompany all minors. 

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