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Coho salmon swimming under greenish water.

International Dark Sky Celebration

Black and purple night sky with stars. There is also a sketch of a telescope drawn in the stars.

Join Wenatchee Valley Astronomy Club and Wenatchee River Institute for a Dark Sky Celebration to close out International Dark Sky Week!

If you've been to our Red Barn Events, this is like a Red Barn Event Plus- with two fantastic speakers, trivia, family-friendly crafts, and star-gazing! Join us for all or part of the festivities. BYO Snacks. Beer, wine, and sparkling water will be sold throughout the afternoon.

  • 3:30-4:30 - Let's Talk about Light Pollution with Jim White, Energy Conservation Engineer with Chelan PUD
  • 4:30-6:30 - Astronomy Trivia and Family-friendly Activities
  • 7:00-8:00 - Learn about Light Pollution and Wildlife with Roger Tabor, USFWS Fish Biologist
  • 8:00-8:30 - Community Science Walk and Survey
  • 8:30-10:00 - Astronomy by the River with telescopes and guided stargazing!

Suggested donation of $5-$10 per attendee. RSVP's are helpful but not required.