Night Magic Treks at Railroad Bridge Park
Organizer: Dungeness River Nature Center
Organizer Email: info@DungenessRiverCenter.org
Organizer Phone: 360-681-4076
Organizer Website: https://DungenessRiverCenter.org/
Dates: Friday, May 1st & Friday, May 8th | 8:30pm
Location: Meet outside DRNC in the plaza by the large mural
Cost: $10 DRNC and DarkSky members | $15 non-members | $5 children 12 and under
Register here
Ever wonder what Railroad Bridge Park looks like when the sun goes down?
Join us for a one-mile trek to discover the benefits of natural night skies for our well-being and the animals that need darkness to thrive. Each trek is co-led by a team of three: an astronomer, a storyteller, and a naturalist. Together, they will showcase the beauty of the night and address the fear of darkness. How can we challenge the notion that we cannot “see” in the dark? What organisms need darkness to thrive? How can we preserve natural dark in our homes and communities?
Meet in the plaza by the large mural around 8:30pm. We will start just after sunset to allow our eyes to adjust to the coming dark naturally. Binoculars are useful if skies are clear; red-light headlamps or flashlights are preferred.
May 1st: Full Moon Magic – 8:45pm on paved path (Olympic Discovery Trail)
May 8th: It Was a Dark and Starry Night – 8:45pm on dirt path in the forest
Space is limited. Register now to secure your spot!
This program is in partnership with DarkSky Olympic Peninsula – Protect the Night