River Bend Nature Center will host a night sky presentation and night hike on Saturday, August 10 from 8 to 10 pm. The presentation will teach participants all about the summer night sky, with special focus on the stars and constellations that can be seen during the summer months. No previous experience or knowledge of constellations is needed and visitors will leave the program with the ability to trace constellations in their own backyards.
Following the presentation, the program will move outside in search of the freshly-learned constellations and other night phenomena. While hiking and stargazing along River Bend’s trails, visitors will participate in fun nighttime activities that highlight the human ability to see at night. The night hike will conclude with a summertime bonfire with everyone’s favorite treat: s’mores.
This program is free for River Bend members, $2 per individual or $6 per family for non-members. The Night Sky program is appropriate for people ages ten and up. This program will take place mostly outside so dress for the weather and bug spray is recommended. Pre-registration is required, please register online or by phone. For more information call507.332.7151, visit River Bend’s website at www.rbnc.org, or visit them on Facebook.
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River Bend Nature Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that specializes in nature and environmental education. The Nature Center land includes 743 acres of original and restored natural lands with over ten miles of trails that are open to the public 365 days per year. River Bend Nature Center relies on donations and memberships to fund its operation, please join and give today. River Bend Nature Center is located on the east side of Faribault, Minnesota, follow the brown nature center signs from the intersection of Shumway Ave. and MN Hwy 60. For more information about River Bend Nature Center or their upcoming programs, visit them on the web at www.rbnc.org, on Facebook at fb.me/riverbendMN, or on Twitter @riverbendMN.