ST. PETER — When we think of Halloween, we think candy. We also think of all things spooky — ghosts, goblins, monsters and even bats and snakes and spiders.
The supernatural elements are, indeed, scary. But some people think there are creatures brought up this time of year that get a bad wrap.
“Halloween Creatures and their Myths” is a program being put on at Gustavus Adolphus College today that aims to shed some more light on the creatures of the night.
“Spiders, snakes, bats and wolves! These creatures are forever ingrained in society as ‘menacing’ and ‘scary,’ but do we really know the truth about them?” asks arboretum naturalist Bob Dunlap.
Dunlap will discuss the creatures mentioned and evaluate the myths surrounding their “spooky” nature.
If you go
What
“Halloween Creatures and their Myths,” a presentation by Bob Dunlap
When
7 p.m. today at Melva Lind Interpretive Center, Gustavus Adolphus College
For more information, visit https://gustavus.edu/calendar/16656 or e-mail marketing@gustavus.edu.
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Bob Dunlap will talk about myths surrounding animals, such as bats, when it comes to Halloween.
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