MSU Tollgate Night Hike Series 2025

I plan to attend the Tollgate Night Hike on April 11th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
The topic for this month will be I Frog-got What the Toad Said: Many of the creatures around the farm are looking for mates this time of year. Our Frog and Toad friends are no exception and we’ll adventure around the property to see who is serenading their would-be partners.

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How many participants, including yourself if attending, will be in your group April 11? ($14.00) The event is $14.00 per person. Children under the age of 3 get free admission, so you do not need to include them in this number.
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I plan to attend the Tollgate Night Hike on May 23th 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
The topic for this month is Predators of the Night. Darkness is an advantage many predator animals use to gain the upper hand on their prey. As we walk through the habitats of Tollgate Farm, let us investigate who is adapted to be a successful hunter during the night and who they are looking for.

How many participants, including yourself if attending, will be in your group May 23? ($14.00) The event is $14.00 per person. Children under the age of 3 get free admission, so you do not need to include them in this number.

(38 openings available)

I plan to attend the Tollgate Night Hike on June 20th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
The topic for this month is The Science of Twilight: The transition from day to night affords many spectacular sights. The horizons of Tollgate Farm will give us a great opportunity to discuss the impact of the positions of the sun and moon and how geometry controls the images before and after sunset.

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How many participants, including yourself if attending, will be in your group June 20? ($14.00) The event is $14.00 per person. Children under the age of 3 get free admission, so you do not need to include them in this number.

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I plan to attend the Tollgate Night Hike on August 8th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
The topic this month will be Batty about Bats? Bats are all around and their habits and adaptations give them an incredibly interesting role in their ecosystem. Come along as we investigate our furry flying fiends as they flit around the woodline at Tollgate Farm.

How many participants, including yourself if attending, will be in your group August 8? ($14.00) The event is $14.00 per person. Children under the age of 3 get free admission, so you do not need to include them in this number.

(11 openings available)

I plan to attend the Tollgate Night Hike on September 26th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
The topic this month will be Surviving the Night: A night in the wild unprepared could be a very stressful experience. We’ll find ourselves in Tollgate’s woodlot, and talk about preparedness and how to be ready for what the nighttime brings.

How many participants, including yourself if attending, will be in your group September 26? ($14.00) The event is $14.00 per person. Children under the age of 3 get free admission, so you do not need to include them in this number.

(43 openings available)

I plan to attend the Tollgate Night Hike on October 24th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
The topic this month will be Folklore Nights: Night plays a large role in traditional folklore. Our trek around Tollgate will give us the opportunity to talk about myths, legends, and spirits of the night. Come if you dare!

How many participants, including yourself if attending, will be in your group October 24? ($14.00) The event is $14.00 per person. Children under the age of 3 get free admission, so you do not need to include them in this number.

(31 openings available)

I plan to attend the Tollgate Night Hike on November 21th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
The topic for this month is Owl Prowl: Owls are often seen as the mysterious guardians of the night. More often heard than seen, we’ll discuss owl adaptations and “WHO” we might expect to encounter on Tollgate Farm as we traverse its woods and fields.

How many participants, including yourself if attending, will be in your group November 21? ($14.00) The event is $14.00 per person. Children under the age of 3 get free admission, so you do not need to include them in this number.
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