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SUMMARY:Dark Sky Star Gazing at Big Sky Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Because of the popularity of our annual Meteors on the Mound star gazing event in August\, JDCF and the Galena Astronomical Society are co-hosting two additional dark sky events this summer.  Join us at the Valley of Eden Section of the Big Sky Nature Reserve for family-friendly activities for people of all ages as well a presentation by an expert astronomer. Amateur astronomers will have telescopes onsite so that participants can view various heavenly bodies. If you have a telescope\, please bring it along.  This is the only time the preserve is open after dark and so it is a special occasion. Suggested donation of $10/person or $25/family. Weather dependent so check back here for updates. \nThis event is proudly sponsored by Apple River State Bank/First Community Bank of Galena.
URL:https://jdcf.org/event/dark-sky-star-gazing-at-big-sky-nature-reserve/
LOCATION:Valley of Eden Bird Sanctuary\, 5559 E Rush Creek Road\, Stockton\, IL\, 61085\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meteors on the Mound
DESCRIPTION:JDCF invites everyone to Meteors on the Mound for a glimpse of the Perseid meteor shower from atop Horseshoe Mound Preserve\, which is one of the highest points in Jo Daviess County and offers spectacular views of the tristate area from several different outlooks. This is the only time of the year that the preserve is open to the public after dark so it is a special occasion. Suggested donation of $10/person or $25/family. RSVP’s are not required. \nThere will be family-friendly activities for people of all ages as well a presentation by an expert astronomer. Amateur astronomers will have telescopes onsite so that participants can view various heavenly bodies. If you have a telescope\, please bring it along. This program is weather dependent so if it is raining please check back here. The Apple River State Bank/First Community Bank of Galena is a proud sponsor of this event.
URL:https://jdcf.org/event/meteors-on-the-mound/
LOCATION:Horseshoe Mound Preserve\, 1679 N Blackjack Road\, Galena\, IL\, 61036
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