This event is co-hosted by Cloverlea Foundation and the director of the Belk Observatory.
Continuing our intentions of hosting programs aligned with solstices and equinoxes and other astronomical events, we're celebrating the shortest night of the year together with a campout and stargazing! Come for the whole evening or just the star gazing!
We have reserved the Belk Observatory and surrounding Sumerlin Summit field for the experience, where primitive tent camping will be allowed for this event.
Registration is required via the ticket link, open to all and Cloverlea Foundation members receive member discounts and other benefits during the program.
Our partners and friends with Blue Ridge Astronomy Club will be helping with the event!
Tentative plan:
Friday 8/8--------
5p-7p arrive at Belk Observatory field for camp load-in
6p Dinner on your own
7:30p Behind the scenes set up at Belk Observatory
8:00p Sunset walk (optional)
9:00p Stargazing at Belk Observatory with discussion about meteor showers
11:30p program ends, campers stay
Saturday 8/9--------
Breakfast on your own
Morning hike (optional)
pack-out with leave-no-trace at Claytor by 10am
More details with driving instructions and expectations will be sent to registrants!
We will still host the event with cloudy weather. In the event of heavy rain or other inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.
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