Thank you to everyone who participated in a wonderfully successful Dark Sky Week! There is only one event left, plus Don’s monthly stargazing. Keep an eye out for Todd Plummer’s “All Things Night” in May. It was a pleasure getting to know so many people who support our efforts to keep West Marin dark at night!!
TWO EVENTS LEFT:
Date & Time TBA @ Sunset Stargazing with Don Jolley, 3rd & C St., Giacomini Wetlands Each month, on the first clear night in the week before the new moon, stargazers gather with Don Jolley in the Giacomini Wetlands & listen to his spellbinding stories about billions and billions of celestial bodies. Check our website for date & time announcements, then follow the little candles to the spot. Suggested Donation $10-$20.
Sign up by email to: DarkSky West Marin, bring cash or check to the event, or send an online donation to our sponsor, Sustainable Marin.
New Date to be announced, 7:30-10:30
All Things Night with Todd Plummer Hearts Desire Beach, Inverness. Combine a brief kayak paddle, possibly see bioluminescence, and enjoy land program to explore the night sky & listen for owls with local naturalist Todd Plummer in Tomales Bay. Weather permitting..
Be sure to read more specific info.
Space limited to 18. Must be over age 13.
Call Blue Waters Kayaking to reserve space. 415-669-2600
Thank you to all who attended the amazing talk by Aparna Venkatesan and John Barentine.
Who Owns the Night Sky?
Monday April 21, 7 pm
Owl Walk with Biologist Joe Mueller,
Thank you and see you next year!
Friday Apr 25, 6:30 pm Astrophotography with Marty Knapp,
Thank you and see you next year!
Friday Apr 25, 8pm
A Walk in the Dark, Richard Vacha,
Thank you and see you next year!
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
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.