Where: Soapstone Prairie Natural Area, Approximate address is 22998 Rawhide Flats Road, Wellington, CO. Go to https://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/finder/soapstone for more detailed directions. The event will take place in the South Parking Lot, approximate 1 hour from Fort Collins. When: September 17, 7:30pm - 10:00pm. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please arrive on time. The gate will close shortly after the program start. Pets are not permitted at Soapstone Prairie Natural Area. For weather updates, visit the NCAS website at NoCoAstro.org. Accessibility: Skygazing will take place in the dirt South Parking Lot. Restrooms are available. Little to no walking required. What to Bring: Dress warmly (for temperatures 20 degrees colder than the actual temperature and bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Please bring binoculars if you have them! It will make star viewing easier. You are welcome to bring a snack as well. Program Description: Enjoy a very special night to celebrate dark skies at Soapstone Prairie. Learn about the benefits of a dark sky for humans and wildlife. Then enjoy viewing through telescopes with members of the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society. COVID Guidelines: Masks will be optional for all participants and volunteers. Please feel free to bring your own mask for whenever physical distancing is not possible. If you or anyone in your household is experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 (cough, difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste/smell, etc.) do not attend this program. Visit https://www.larimer.org/health/communicable-disease/coronavirus-covid-19 for more information.
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CancelThis photo is of me really getting into my work on the natural areas! I was the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Natural Areas Department from 1994--2019. I trained Master Naturalists, delivered Certified Interpretive Guide training, managed, wrote, and edited interpretive signs and brochures, and I even got out to lead some field trips! In retirement I volunteer with the Natural Areas Department doing a few programs and helping with the bird surveys. Yes, I am still having fun!
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