Bouverie Preserve hosts evening Backyard Naturalist program "Bats, Spiders, Owls, Oh My!" on Halloween

Audubon Canyon Ranch will host a Fall Backyard Naturalist Program titled “Bats, Spiders, Owls, Oh My!” 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at its 535-acre Bouverie Preserve in Glen Ellen.

Families are invited to explore the nocturnal wonders of the Bouverie Preserve while enjoying games and a night hike led by ACR’s Director of Education Anne Burnett.

The program begins promptly at the witching hour of 6:00 p.m. Dress warmly and come prepared to spend a few hours outdoors. Costumes appreciated but not required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost is $35 ($25 for ACR members at Sponsor-level or above.) Free for children 10 and under.

Class size is limited. Registration required by Oct. 29. rsvp@egret.org or 415-868-9244.

About Audubon Canyon Ranch

For more than 50 years, Audubon Canyon Ranch (ACR) has been dedicated to protecting nature through land preservation, nature education and conservation science.

ACR’s preserves include the Cypress Grove Research Center on Tomales Bay, the 535-acre Bouverie Preserve in Sonoma’s Valley of the Moon near Glen Ellen, the 1,000-acre Martin Griffin Preserve on Bolinas Lagoon near Stinson Beach, and the 3,320-acre Modini Mayacamas Preserves above Healdsburg.

ACR is an independent non-profit organization with 501(c)3 status and is not affiliated with the National Audubon Society. ACR’s programs are made possible thanks to the contribution of thousands of hours of volunteer service, and donations from caring individuals, foundations and businesses. Look for ACR on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. For more information, call 415-868-9244, email acr@egret.org or visit www.egret.org.