Thursday, August 27
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BELOW AND WILL CLOSE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 AT 4 PM.
August Full Moon Walk!
Location: Couch Hill Preserve, Redding
7Parking/Gathering Location: To be provided with registration
Start Time: Hike will begin promptly at 8:30 p.m. — arrive at least 10 minutes early
Hike Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Hike Difficulty: Moderate
Guide: Ilona Struzik, Trustee, Redding Land Trust
Hiking group size: Limited to 20
Why should you go? The name Sturgeon Moon comes from the giant lake sturgeon, an important food staple for the Native Americans in the Great Lakes region. Alternative August names for the August full moon: Flying Up Moon, a Cree term describing the time when young birds learn to fly. Corn Moon, used by the Algonquin and Ojibwe, and Harvest Moon, used by the Dakota. Our walk will promote tuning into nighttime sounds of nature.
Optional: A lunar eclipse will happen starting at 9:23 pm into midnight; hikers can join after the scheduled Moon Walk
Things to Know Before You Go: Feel free to bring a headlamp or flashlight, red light preferred. A limited number of flashlights will be available from the Redding Land Trust. Long sleeves, bug spray, and closed-toe shoes are recommended. Review these hiking tips.
ABOUT THE REDDING COMMUNITY HIKING CLUB
The Redding Community Hiking Club, a collaboration between Redding Land Trust and Mark Twain Library, offers family-friendly, guided hikes in our town’s gorgeous open space. Most hikes are led by trustees from the Redding Land Trust, Town Trail Tenders, (volunteers who maintain both the Town of Redding and Redding Land Trust preserved properties), along with other community members. Typical hikes focus simply on getting outside to enjoy the benefits of nature, outdoor fitness and opportunities to connect with others in our community, and other hikes have a specific educational component, such as plant identification, geology, history, birding, etc.
Note: Space is limited due to parking restrictions and for group safety. Hikes fill up quickly, so register early to attend.
Upcoming hikes:
September 19 – Photo Walk with Tony Gale, Register Here
By registering for this event, you permit the Mark Twain Library to share your contact information with our community partner, the Redding Land Trust.