Interpretive Center Closed: Monday, May 26
May
Planetarium Open House
Saturday, May 3; 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Free Open House; Interpretive Center Classroom
Don’t like staying up late to look at the stars? Get an up close look at stars, constellations, planets, and much more from the comfort of our indoor inflatable planetarium. The planetarium is a smaller space that will be fairly dark. You will need to take your shoes off and sit on the floor. It is wheelchair accessible.
Throughout the open house, Nature Center staff will give multiple 15 minute presentations. When you come into the Nature Center, please stop by the front desk to get a free ticket for a time slot. Space is limited.
Sola Fide Observatory Open House
Saturday, May 3; 9:00 – 11:00 pm
Free Open House; Weather Dependent
Get away from the city lights and join us under the stars at Sola Fide Observatory. Located off property south of town. Enjoy the stars, moon, or galaxies from one of our two telescopes. There is no heat in the building and you may need to wait outside.
This event is weather/cloud dependent. If there is more than 50% cloud cover, we cannot run the telescope and the event will be cancelled. Please watch our social media for updates.
Cedar River Astronomy Club Meeting
Friday, May 9; 8:00 – 9:00 pm
Interpretive Center; Free
The Cedar River Astronomy Club’s mission is to connect people with interest in astronomy and give hands on experience exploring the night sky while helping with outreach at the Sola Fide Observatory.
The Cedar River Astronomy Club is open to all ages, skill, and interest levels. It doesn’t matter if you’re a novice, or an expert, if you own a telescope, or just like the night sky, all are welcome!
The club is free to join.
Sola Fide Observatory Open House
Saturday, May 17; 9:00 – 11:00 pm
Free Open House; Weather Dependent
Get away from the city lights and join us under the stars at Sola Fide Observatory. Located off property south of town. Enjoy the stars, moon, or galaxies from one of our two telescopes. There is no heat in the building and you may need to wait outside.
This event is weather/cloud dependent. If there is more than 50% cloud cover, we cannot run the telescope and the event will be cancelled. Please watch our social media for updates.