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Outdoor Experiences

A photo of attendees snowshoeing at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery with trees in the background.
Outdoor Experiences

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.