EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH--BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, 10503 N. Oak Hills Parkway, will host Haunted Hikes on Fri., Oct. 12, 19 and 26 from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

The fee is $6 per person, and the event is open to all ages. Registration is not required.

Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center designs the Haunted Hikes especially for younger children. This program is an alternative to the commercial haunted houses.

Participants learn about snakes, insects, rats and other "creepy critters" as they stop at educational stations along the trail. Staff members do not use scare tactics during this program and participants are welcome to come in costume if they choose. All participants should bring a flashlight. Because this program runs at night, an adult must accompany all children.

For more information, call 225-757-8905 or visit brec.org/swamp.

It is the BREC mission to provide parks and recreational opportunities for all the residents of East Baton Rouge Parish.