FREE ! Pepper Ranch After Dark | Conservation Collier Night HIke
Details
Join us for a unique and RARE after-dark adventure at Pepper Ranch Preserve in Immokalee, hosted by Conservation Collier!
⚠️ IMPORTANT: You must reserve your spot directly with Conservation Collier through Eventbrite. Signing up for this Meetup does NOT reserve your place on the tour.
We’ll have the opportunity to explore this beautiful preserve after sunset and experience a completely different side of Southwest Florida’s natural environment.
Pepper Ranch is home to an incredible variety of wildlife, including deer, wild turkeys, sandhill cranes, alligators, and many other native species. As daylight fades, we’ll discover the sights and sounds of the preserve after dark.
During this guided experience, we’ll learn about nocturnal wildlife, listen for owls, look for fireflies, and discover the fascinating creatures that become active at night. We’ll also visit a moth station to observe nighttime insects and learn about their important role in the ecosystem. Weather permitting, we’ll enjoy some stargazing beneath the Southwest Florida sky.
📍 Meeting Details
Location: Pepper Ranch Preserve Visitor Center
6315 Pepper Road, Immokalee, FL 34142
Meet at the Visitor Center: 5:00PM
Guided Tour Begins: 5:30 PM
Please arrive promptly at 5:00PM so we can gather as a group before the Conservation Collier tour begins.
🔦 What to Bring
- Closed-toe walking shoes suitable for uneven or potentially muddy terrain
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Bug spray
- Water
- Camera for nighttime photography (optional)
🌿 Important Information
This is a guided Conservation Collier event, and we’ll be participating together as a group. Please follow the guides’ instructions, stay with the group, and respect the wildlife and natural habitat.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to experience one of Southwest Florida’s beautiful conservation preserves in an entirely different light, or should I say, darkness! 🌙
Please do not RSVP for this Meetup unless you have reserved your ticket directly through Conservation Collier on Eventbrite and fully intend to attend.