International Dark Sky Week will start in advance on April 12 and then run from April 21, to April 28 2025. Hosted by DarkSkyWestMarin. Supported by West Marin Fund, Sustainable Marin, KWMR radio, 90.5, Blue Waters Kayaking, Point Reyes Books, Ace Hardware in Point Reyes Station, Toby’s Feed Barn, Astrophotographer Marty Knapp, Tracker Richard Vacha, Art teacher Colleen Conley, Professor & Owl Caller Joe Mueller, Teacher & Star Whisperer Don Jolley, Tech wrangler Matt Gallagher, Explorer & Owl Caller Todd Plummer, and Printer Extraordinairre Charles Anselmo. With special thanks to Aparna Venkatesan & John Barentine, two champions of our magnificent dark sky.
There are never enough words to thank the indefatigable Dark Sky volunteers, planners, and advisors: Laura Arndt, Eileen Connery, Don Jolley, Nancy Stein, Kay MacMahon, Ken Levin, Kurt Andersen, Joe Mueller, Dan Smiley, John Barentine, Anna Kondolf, and Bobbi Simpson.
CHOSE YOUR EVENTS:
Saturday April 12 at 6:30 pm Who Owns the Night Sky? Aparna & John exude positivity and hope. Both have donated their time to help DarkSky West Marin become an Internationally recognized Dark Sky Community. We are delighted that these highly regarded astronomers will speak at our 2025 Dark Sky Celebration to talk about the connection between our ancestral beginnings, the sky, and the health of our environment. Come and be prepared to feel uplifted. Including KWMbaR. $20 Suggested Donation. Dance Palace, 502 B St., PRS 
Date & Time TBD Stargazing with Don Jolley, $20 Suggested Donation 3rd & C St., Giacomini Wetlands
Monday April 21 Owl Walk with Biologist Joe Mueller, $50 suggested donation, Space Limited to 15, Starts at Giacomini Wetlands, Point Reyes Station
Tuesday Apr 22 All Things Night with Todd Plummer, Blue Waters Kayak, Owl Walk, Space Limited to 16. Approx. $200 Hearts Desire Beach
Friday Apr 25 Astrophotography with Marty Knapp, Marty will show slides from his collection of starry night photographs and speak about the methods used to make these photographs. 11245 Hwy One, PRS
Friday Apr 25 A Walk in the Dark, Richard Vacha, Tracker Richard helps teens learn other senses that help us “see” in the dark. $1 to sign up. This event is made possible by a grant from the West Marin Fund. Adult chaperones will be required. Bear Valley Picnic Area
Lights Out! — Turn off all outside lights! See what our ancestors saw! Explore how much darkness you can when everyone turns off their lights! Everywhere in West Marin
Point Reyes Station Post Office: West Marin School Art, Information Table
Point Reyes Book Store Window Display, Find a Dark Sky Book, poetry about the nights. 11315 Hwy One, PRS
