Night Skies

The stars at night are big and bright on valley summer nights!

Let's take a closer look at the moon, stars, and other celestial bodies! What are some of our summer constellations and the stories behind them? Come learn the basics of stargazing, the importance of preserving dark skies, and ways you can help.

We will spend time in the courtyard gardens investigating the starry night. Bring your scope or binoculars if you have one, a lawn chair, drinking water and bug spray.  

Pictured is the big dipper or ursa minor, one of the constellations we will be learning more about.