Brazos Bend State Park Volunteer Site

NIGHT HIKE
at
BRAZOS BEND STATE PARK

Why:

To learn about the nighttime at BBSP.
To discover how the darkness is utilized by the park's wildlife.
To understand how animals as well as ourselves, use senses other than sight
To have fun!

When:

Reservations can now be made for both Friday and Saturday evenings through March. (weather permitting)
7p.m. until approximately 9:00 p.m. (recommended arrival time 6:30 p.m.)
November 2, 2007 – March 29, 2008

Where:

Brazos Bend State Park
Hikers will meet at Park Headquarters
Actual hike location will be determined at HQ. Group will carpool to hike location.

What:

Hike will be approximately 1⁄2 to one mile along darkened trails
Wear appropriate clothing

Closed toed shoes (rubber boots if trails are muddy.
Long pants, coats, jackets as needed.

Insect repellent will probably NOT be needed, but is your choice.
Flashlights with lenses covered with red cellophane, red cloth, ...

Who:

Available to General Public
Scout Groups,
Church groups
Not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
Maximum number - 15 participants/ per hike
Minimum number - 5 participants/ per hike

How:

RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE! (no later than: 12:00 noon the day of the hike)
No ” Walk Ins” please!
Call park headquarters (979-553-5101) to make reservation (8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Thursday)
Name, Address, Telephone numbers for contact , number of participants
Hike fee: $5.00 per person 7 - 12years old
Hike fee: $9.00 per person 13 years old and up (includes park entrance fee)
Pre-pay for reservation, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Checks, accepted.
48 hr notice of cancellation prior to hike is required for a refund.
Rescheduling will occur in the event of heavy rainfall. Call to confirm if hike is cancelled due to rain.
Below minimum hikes will be rescheduled to meet minimum.
Participants MUST call and confirm if hike has achieved minimum by 12:00 noon, the day of the Hike.
For information and reservations contact the park headquarters at 979-553-5101.

Updated: Thu, Mar 6, 2008


	NIGHT HIKE at BRAZOS BEND STATE PARK
Why: To learn about the nighttime at BBSP. To discover how the darkness is utilized by the park's wildlife. To understand how animals as well as ourselves, use senses other than sight To have fun! When: Reservations can now be made for both Friday and Saturday evenings through March. (weather permitting) 7p.m. until approximately 9:00 p.m. (recommended arrival time 6:30 p.m.) November 2, 2007 – March 29, 2008 Where: Brazos Bend State Park Hikers will meet at Park Headquarters Actual hike location will be determined at HQ. Group will carpool to hike location. What: Hike will be approximately 1⁄2 to one mile along darkened trails Wear appropriate clothing Closed toed shoes (rubber boots if trails are muddy. Long pants, coats, jackets as needed. Insect repellent will probably NOT be needed, but is your choice. Flashlights with lenses covered with red cellophane, red cloth, ... Who: Available to General Public Scout Groups, Church groups Not suitable for children under 6 years of age. Maximum number - 15 participants/ per hike Minimum number - 5 participants/ per hike How: RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE! (no later than: 12:00 noon the day of the hike) No ” Walk Ins” please! Call park headquarters (979-553-5101) to make reservation (8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Thursday) Name, Address, Telephone numbers for contact , number of participants Hike fee: $5.00 per person 7 - 12years old Hike fee: $9.00 per person 13 years old and up (includes park entrance fee) Pre-pay for reservation, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Checks, accepted. 48 hr notice of cancellation prior to hike is required for a refund. Rescheduling will occur in the event of heavy rainfall. Call to confirm if hike is cancelled due to rain. Below minimum hikes will be rescheduled to meet minimum. Participants MUST call and confirm if hike has achieved minimum by 12:00 noon, the day of the Hike. For information and reservations contact the park headquarters at 979-553-5101.