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Fireflies Night Hike

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026

Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Fee: Free!

Age: All ages.

Contact: 708-747-6320

Location: Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve

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A lightning bug with a black body an a dark orange head on a leaf.
Photo courtesy of Dick Todd

Event details

Fireflies or lightning bugs, no matter what you call them, their flashing light seen throughout the night heralds the official arrival of summer. Join a naturalist on this popular hike and discover why fireflies flash back and forth to each other and what it means. Let the magic of “lightning bugs” entrance you on this summer night adventure. 


Event requirements

Registration required by Monday, July 20: 708-747-6320.

Participants should be prepared to walk more than 1 mile outdoors on natural surface trails across uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should call 708-747-6320.