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Forest School for Grown Ups: Creatures of the NightIt&#39;s spooky season, and that means more than just candy, costumes, and creepy decor. Gather in community to bust myths and learn more about two common, but sometimes stealthy, nocturnal powerhouses, bats and owls.&nbsp; 🦉 🦇&nbsp;What to Expect:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Intro to ID &ndash; Find out which species lives in our area and common ways to tell them apart&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Field Walk &ndash; Head out for a guided night walk to spot these nocturnal neighbors and learn more about their role in our ecosystem</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Community Connection &ndash; Meet folks who might just become your new nature outing pals.</li></ul>No prior knowledge is required&mdash;just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore together. 📅 Date: November 1st, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM📍Location: Location TBD (it will be a park in or near RVA)🎟️ Tickets:&nbsp;$15-$25, sliding scale. Spots are limited!🔹 Who Should Come? Anyone curious about getting to know our local bat and owl species. This one&#39;s for the grown-ups, but folks of any age accompanied by a parent/guardian are welcome. 🔹 What to Bring? Comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a water bottle, and a sense of wonder. A headlamp or flashlight with a red light will be helpful, but any light source you have will do.🔹 How can I Sign Up for the Whole Series? This is the final session in a three part series. Sign up to join us for <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fall-2026-forest-school-for-grownups-fantastic-fungi-and-lichen" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Fantastic Fungi and Lichen</a> and <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fall-2026-forest-school-for-grownups-migratory-birds" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Migratory Birds</a> too! About EarthLab: At EarthLab, we see the growing disconnect between people and nature as the greatest barrier to addressing environmental challenges. How can we protect what we don&rsquo;t know, appreciate, or care for? We believe that connecting with the earth is the key to building meaningful lives and resilient communities in a time of environmental crisis. Exploring and getting to know our local ecology is the first step toward bridging this divide. Our mission is to foster deep relationships with our local species through immersive environmental education experiences for all. Learn more at earthlabva.org. By signing up for this event you are agreeing to be added to EarthLab&#39;s email list. You can unsubscribe at anytime.

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Forest School for Grown Ups: Creatures of the NightIt's spooky season, and that means more than just candy, costumes, and creepy decor. Gather in community to bust myths and learn more about two common, but sometimes stealthy, nocturnal powerhouses, bats and owls.  🦉 🦇 What to Expect:<ul><li>Intro to ID – Find out which species lives in our area and common ways to tell them apart </li><li>Field Walk – Head out for a guided night walk to spot these nocturnal neighbors and learn more about their role in our ecosystem</li><li>Community Connection – Meet folks who might just become your new nature outing pals.</li></ul>No prior knowledge is required—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore together. 📅 Date: November 1st, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM📍Location: Location TBD (it will be a park in or near RVA)🎟️ Tickets: $15-$25, sliding scale. Spots are limited!🔹 Who Should Come? Anyone curious about getting to know our local bat and owl species. This one's for the grown-ups, but folks of any age accompanied by a parent/guardian are welcome. 🔹 What to Bring? Comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a water bottle, and a sense of wonder. A headlamp or flashlight with a red light will be helpful, but any light source you have will do.🔹 How can I Sign Up for the Whole Series? This is the final session in a three part series. Sign up to join us for <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fall-2026-forest-school-for-grownups-fantastic-fungi-and-lichen" target="_blank">Fantastic Fungi and Lichen</a> and <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fall-2026-forest-school-for-grownups-migratory-birds" target="_blank">Migratory Birds</a> too! About EarthLab: At EarthLab, we see the growing disconnect between people and nature as the greatest barrier to addressing environmental challenges. How can we protect what we don’t know, appreciate, or care for? We believe that connecting with the earth is the key to building meaningful lives and resilient communities in a time of environmental crisis. Exploring and getting to know our local ecology is the first step toward bridging this divide. Our mission is to foster deep relationships with our local species through immersive environmental education experiences for all. Learn more at earthlabva.org. By signing up for this event you are agreeing to be added to EarthLab's email list. You can unsubscribe at anytime.

EarthLab Virginia

Fall 2026 Forest School for Grownups: Creatures of the Night

Location TBD (a local park in or near RVA)

Pay it Forward

$25

Standard

$20

Access

$15