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. UNFORTUNATELY, DOGS CANNOT JOIN US, tarantulas will react to them as they would a coyote, a native predator that eats our furry arachnid friends.
The hike will be no more than 2 miles 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....
WILD NATURE HIKE DATES ARE SET EVERY YEAR FOR THAT PARTICULAR YEAR.
Wild Toads Trails are in late spring and Wild Tarantula Trails are in early fall. We send out an email with dates as soon as we get them on our calendar. Not on our email list? Sign Up Here
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We will have limited supply of super cool and groovy Wild Tarantula Trails T-shirts available for sale exclusively at the barn on hike dates.
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Questions?
Wild Farmlands on Restoration Oaks Ranch
1980 US Highway 101, Buellton CA 93427
Google "Restoration Oaks Ranch" for map and directions.
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