A Spooktacular Time at Boofest!

Spooky season at Beaver Creek Reserve was a success! Now that November is upon us, let’s recap the fun events that took place at Boofest on Thursday, October 28th. 

Preparation for this event began in the spring when pumpkin seeds were planted on our North campus. Throughout the summer, the pumpkins were carefully tended to, and the labor of love led to a bountiful harvest! The staff here at Beaver Creek worked hard to create a spooktacular atmosphere for visitors. Carved jack-o-lanterns lined the entrance, festive décor hung around the Wise Nature Center, and torches lit the walkways. Ghosts and goblins alike had endless fun at Boofest. Along with painting the pumpkins harvested here at Beaver Creek and those donated by the Krause family, visitors could trick-or-treat down the storybook hiking trail. 

    

 Throughout the trail, our Naturalists had set up stations where the children could collect candy and learn about owls, spiders, snakes, decomposers, wolves, and moths! Learning about nature couldn’t have been more “fang”-tastic! A cozy campfire provided warmth on the cool October night where everyone could make s’mores and enjoy hot apple cider. 

   

Inside the Nature Center, attendees had the opportunity to learn more about some of our animal ambassadors, Luna the Barred Owl, an American Toad, and Slither the Fox Snake. The Naturalists here at Beaver Creek Reserve shared their knowledge about these amazing creatures and their habitats. Along with this, children could enjoy a Halloween story time that featured books like The Halloween Tree, The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky, and Happy Halloween from the Very Busy Spider. 

To lock in these unforgettable memories, families could take pictures at a photo spot set up in front of the Nature Center. Not only was this event a chance to fill up your trick-or-treating bucket, but also a great opportunity to get outside and connect with the creatures of the night! To get a glimpse at the fun we had, you can watch this short video of the event highlights at Watch | Facebook.