HYRUM — Did you know Utah's outdoor areas stay busy while you're asleep? You can learn why and see amazing photographs of animals that are active at night by visiting a free exhibit at the Hardware Wildlife Education Center in October.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources' Hardware Wildlife Education Center is located within the Hardware Wildlife Management Area, in beautiful Blacksmith Fork Canyon in Cache County. The education center is open seasonally for various exhibits and during the winter months while the sleigh rides and elk viewing are taking place.
The center will be open for a free Night Life exhibit from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first three weekends of October:
- Oct. 2-4
- Oct. 9-11
- Oct. 16-18
"The wildlife you'll learn about are the creatures you are most likely to hear at night while sleeping in a tent or that you could encounter during a midnight walk," Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Hardware Wildlife Education Center Director Marni Lee said. "There are many reasons why nighttime is the right time for these animals to be active. We encourage you to come to the center to learn more about Utah's 'scariest' wildlife during the spookiest month of the year."
The exhibit includes display panels with jaw-dropping photographs and fun facts about each animal and bird. Activities for your family — including free craft projects and hourly story times — will also be offered. A path near the center will become an educational walk, with enlarged book pages offering fun animal activities.
"We hope you'll join us to learn more about Utah's nocturnal wildlife and enjoy some free fun with your family," Lee said.
You can reach the Hardware Wildlife Education Center by traveling 15 miles out of Hyrum on state Route 101. Visitors should also have a chance to see some of the fall colors on display during the drive up Blacksmith Fork Canyon.
For more information about the upcoming exhibit or visiting hours, call the education center at 435-753-6206.