Wish Upon a Sky Full of Stars at Burke Lake Park

If you can’t tell Ursa Major from Ursa Minor or wonder where Orion and the Twins are hanging out these days, let a Park Authority naturalist be your astronomical guide.

Come to Burke Lake Park on Saturday, January 9, 2016, for an evening of stargazing and marshmallow roasting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Take advantage of the dark skies within the park and enjoy a stroll along the shores of the lake as you learn about the constellations, hear their stories and discover other features of the night sky. An astronomical naturalist will identify the stars for you. Then, you can take a closer look through a telescope to see what your naked eye has been missing.

The program wraps up with a cozy campfire. S’mores ingredients will be provided, but feel free to take advantage of the toasty embers and bring along your own hot dogs to roast.

This is a perfect family outing for those age three to adult. The cost is $8 per person, and children must be accompanied by a paid, registered adult.
Campfire Saturdays: Stargazing

Burke Lake Park is located at 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA. For more information, call 703- 323-6600 or visit Burke Lake Park.