Discover Cincinnati Nature Center at night at Hoots & Hops on Friday, August 14 from 7-11 PM. At this adult only community event guests will hike along Cincinnati Nature Center’s Discovery Trail exploring the wonders of nature while partaking in beer tastings from Fifty West Brewing Company, MadTree Brewing, Mt. Carmel Brewing Company, and Rhinegeist Brewery.

At this event guests will have the opportunity to gaze through telescopes at the night sky and encounter fireflies, amphibians, spiders and more! Guests will even have the chance to get up close with birds of prey from RAPTOR, Inc. Back at the Krippendorf Lodge guests can enjoy food bites from local restaurants and chefs all while tapping their toes to the live music with the Bluegrass Mafia. There will even be the opportunity to hangout in a variety of hammocks provided by Roads Rivers and Trails all while enjoying the great company of friends and a beer. “This event is a great way to bring people together to experience the wonders of nature at night,” said Julie Tritschler, Cincinnati Nature Center’s Events Coordinator. “We are excited to be collaborating with many different restaurants and breweries to give people a sample of Cincinnati out in nature.”

Hoots & Hops is hosted by Cincinnati Nature Center’s NEXT in Nature group. NEXT is a group of young professionals whose goal is to engage the next generation in nature. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online only beginning July 1, 2015. Only a limited number of tickets are available. This event is for adults ages 21 and older. Ticket sell quickly so early purchase is suggested. To purchase tickets visit our website at www.CincyNature.org. For more information about Cincinnati Nature Center’s Hoots & Hops, visit www.CincyNature.org and click on the Events & Programs page or call (513) 831-1711. Cincinnati Nature Center’s Rowe Woods is located at 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford, Ohio 45150.