Applegate After Dark: will be celebrating nature’s nighttime wonders with "The Twilight Zone: Bugs, Bats, and Beyond” at Provolt Recreation Site!

A twilight gathering will lead into a bat walk with BLM Biologist Zia Fukuda, followed by a moth demonstration from Pollinator Project Rogue Valley. The night will conclude with guided sessions on astronomy and astrophotography.

This event is part of the the 2025 Jacksaphine Count(r)y Fair!

View the event flyer here.


Schedule of Events:

• 7:00–8:00 PM – Twilight Zone Welcome - Enjoy cookies and comfy seating while experts present on dark sky conservation, bats, moths, astrophotography, and the celestial sights we’ll explore later.

• 8:00–8:30 PM – Bat Walk - Take a guided walk with Bureau of Land Management (BLM) biologists along the river to observe bats in action. You might even meet one up close!

• 8:30–9:00 PM – Moth Viewing - Discover the world of nighttime pollinators with Pollinator Project Rogue Valley, using special techniques to attract and view moths.

• 9:00 PM–Late – Star Party & Astrophotography - As darkness falls, gather in the open field for telescope viewing of Saturn, the Andromeda Galaxy, and more. Bring your smartphone or camera for hands-on astrophotography coaching.

🔦 Flashlights for night viewing will be available. Don’t forget your chair and water bottle!

This free event is sponsored by Applegate Partnership & Watershed Council, A Greater Applegate, and Pollinator Project Rogue Valley, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management Medford District and Grants Pass Field Office.