WILD TARANTULA TRAILS HIKE AT RESTORATION OAKS RANCH
Event Details
The hike and talk is for all age groups. We will do our best to answer any and all questions about these wonderful arachnids and their native ecosystem during the hike, capture and release of these gentle giants.
In the fall, normally nocturnal male tarantulas come out during the late afternoon and look for dancing partners. This activity sometimes draws the interest of the tarantula hawk (a very formidable insect) and some spider-eating birds, which we may also catch a glimpse of. We will catch a live wild spider, discuss it, let it do some spider walking on our hands (for those who dare…), then let it loose into the wild oak woodlands again. If we are lucky, we will see pairs of tarantulas courting.
Bring water, a shade hat, a jacket and some comfortable walking shoes. The hike will be no more than 1/2 mile on uneven but level ground. We will be talking about common California tarantulas, their habitat, courting, prey and predators. Grab the kids and join us for a unique outdoor experience. We promise your family will remember this a lot longer than the latest Avengers movie. Sorry Spider-Man….
Questions? shay@wildfarmlands.org
