Backlighting Night
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![Magnified view of a beetle and smaller insects seen through a circular magnifying glass, held over a light-colored surface.]()
California Prionus Beetle
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![A toad with gray and orange-brown coloration sitting on dry grass and small plants at night.]()
Western Toad
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![An owl perched on a branch at night with wide, bright yellow eyes.]()
Northern Saw-whet Owl
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![Five children gathered around a glowing plant at night, examining it with flashlights.]()
June Blacklighting Night
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![Close-up of a small insect with red head and dark body walking on white fabric against a black background.]()
Leather-winged Beetle
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![A glowing blue scorpion on dark purple ground illuminated by ultraviolet light.]()
Scorpion Under Blacklight
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![Group of people gathered around on the ground at night, illuminated by a flashlight, in a wooded area.]()
June Blacklighting Night
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![Two illuminated fabric screens, one blue and one white, set up outdoors during dusk or night, surrounded by trees and dark sky.]()
Blacklight Setup
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![A white tent illuminated with blue light at night, with a black fan or heater in front of it.]()
Blacklight Setup
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![Nighttime landscape showing a dark forested area with a bright blue light illuminating the ground, and a clear sky with a few visible stars.]()
Blacklight Setup
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![A group of people, including children and adults, outdoor at night near a scientific experiment setup with a white fabric and lights, observing and interacting with a person crouched down.]()
June Blacklighting Night
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![A small moth with mottled gray, black, and white wings resting on dry dirt near a dead leaf.]()
Pseudobryomima fallax
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![A young girl kneeling on the ground, smiling at the camera, holding a flashlight, with red and yellow lighting. Other children’s legs and shoes are visible in the background on the dirt ground.]()
June Blacklighting Night
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![Four children standing behind a white sheet or curtain outdoors at night, illuminated by a light on the ground, smiling at the camera.]()
June Blacklighting Night
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![A man with glasses wearing a headlamp and gray long-sleeve shirt pointing at a white illuminated surface outdoors at night, with a girl partially visible nearby.]()
June Blacklighting Night
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![A group of five silhouettes of people, including children and adults, stand outdoors at night, illuminated by flashlights directed at trees and bushes. The dark sky is visible with a few stars, and the scene shows a wooded area with lush green trees and dry shrubbery.]()
Spotlighting a Great Horned Owl
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June Blacklighting Night
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June Blacklighting Night
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June Blacklighting Night
Registration - FULL
Join us for a night of glowing discovery! Under the beam of UV lights, we’ll uncover the hidden world of nocturnal insects—moths, beetles, and more—as they come alive in vibrant color. We’ll also venture out on short excursions to blacklight scorpions and search for other elusive creatures of the night, like owls, amphibians, and snakes. This hands-on evening is perfect for curious minds and adventurous spirits, combining science, exploration, and wonder in God’s nighttime creation.
The next Blacklighting Night will be held on July 25 from 7:45pm to 10:00pm.
This event costs $5 per person, but if you are a family of 4 or more, it will be a flat fee of $20. Cash and Venmo options are available at the start of the event.
Students will meet at the Walker Ranch trailhead. For a map, click here.
Cedarwood Outdoor School will loan field guides, flashlights, magnifying glasses, and other equipment to sharpen wildlife observations.
All ages are welcome. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Please bring water and wear appropriate clothing.
Students are not required to stay for the entire duration, but must arrive at 7:45pm sharp so that we can walk down as a group.
“You make darkness, and it is night, when all the beasts of the forest creep about”
-Psalm 104:20