Current & Upcoming
Become a Dark Sky Citizen Scientist
Jun 16, 2023 9:00PM—11:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Light pollution was a term coined by astronomers, but today it’s used by ecologists, physiologists and neurologists who study the effects of the disappearing night. Loss of the night is no longer just about losing our view of the heavens, it’s about all living things, including humans. We will explore the impact that darkness and…
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Dark Skies Matter
Apr 15, 2023 11:00AM—11:30AM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Light pollution was a term coined by astronomers, but today it’s used by ecologists, physiologists and neurologists who study the effects of the disappearing night. Loss of the night is no longer just about losing our view of the heavens, it’s about all living things, including humans. Of all the types of pollution humans…
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Importance Of The Night: Dark Sky Education With Telescopes
Mar 25, 2023 8:00PM—10:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689
Light pollution was a term coined by astronomers, but today it’s used by ecologists, physiologists and neurologists who study the effects of the disappearing night. Loss of the night is no longer just about losing our view of the heavens, it’s about all living things, including humans. We will explore the impact that darkness…
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Night Hike and Telescopes
Feb 17, 2023 7:00PM—9:00PM
The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. SW Wilmot, OH 44689
The night is alive at The Wilderness Center! Observe nocturnal wildlife undisturbed as we visit different habitats, experiencing the night with nature-friendly nightlights. Learn the importance of the dark sky to wildlife and humans alike as you reconnect with nature on a roughly 1-mile hike that engages your lesser used senses. Following the hike, observe…
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