Once a year, on warm, rainy nights, elusive spotted salamanders migrate to breeding pools to mate and lay eggs. Sign up now to join Black Hill Center Naturalists on that unknown March date and you’ll be contacted the day of the hike for a chance to see them at Rachel Carson Conservation Park, in Brookville.

Please register all participants. Wear shoes or boots that can get muddy, dress for the weather, and bring a flashlight. Children should be comfortable walking in the woods at night. The hike is about 1-mile roundtrip.

The group size will be smaller than usual and dictated by any COVID safety protocols that are in place. Be sure all your contact information is up to date! When contacted on the day of the hike, registrants will need to confirm their attendance with a staff member.

Note: While we are trying to promote safer activities that occur outdoors or with social distancing guidelines in place, please keep your family and others safe by always wearing a mask and maintaining appropriate distance. If you arrive at an event that appears too crowded, try using the “nearby” search feature on our event calendar to find something else to do.