Star Party: When the Stars Align

Want to learn about what happens at the refuge after dark? This FREE experience includes a guided walk, stargazing (to the extent conditions allow) local art viewing and many more hands-on activities that help us explore the mysteries of the night sky. Open to all ages. No experience needed, come learn about the wonders of the darkness and how you can help reduce light pollution!

Registration required. Capped at 30 participants, register here: https://signup.com/go/UdFDuHq

Meet us in the classrooms at the Rapids Lake Visitor Center. This program will have indoor and outdoor components that may require sitting or standing. Guided walk will maintain a good but leisurely walking pace and make some stops. Good walking winter boots, water, and appropriate winter gear for participants participating in outdoor activities (guided walk or stargazing).

Accessibility at the Rapids Lake Visitor Center: Restrooms and a water bottle filler are available inside the visitor center. There is an outdoor restroom, but no outdoor water fountains. There is dedicated handicap parking available. The Rapids Lake Trail and Forest Loop are flat natural surface paths and the trail leading to both is paved with a slight downward slope. Depending on seasonal trail conditions, natural surface paths may be muddy (summer) or snowy (winter). Paths may not always be suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. It is a 0.1-0.2 mile walk to get to the trailhead from the parking lot. There are no rest areas along the trails, but are present inside and outside the visitor center.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs at least ten business days before the event to Oscar Hernandez at b3NjYXJfaGVybmFuZGV6IHwgZndzICEgZ292.

Questions? Contact TWlubmVzb3RhVmFsbGV5IHwgZndzICEgZ292 or call (952) 854-5900.

You may also like the following events from Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge:

• This Friday, 28th November, 01:00 pm, Nature Novice: Nature Journaling (Giving Thanks to Nature) in Mendota
• This Sunday, 30th November, 01:00 pm, Intro to Hiking: Lyndale/Sorenson Landing **New Location** in Burnsville
• Next month, 13th December, 01:00 pm, Nature Novice: Winter Birding in Carver

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