Dark Skies at Shield Ranch Star Party

Join us under the stars at Shield Ranch Barton Creek, Texas’ first DarkSky International Urban Night Sky Place.

What to expect:

🔭 Stargazing

🌌 Dark Skies Education

📊 Globe at Night citizen science activities

🥘 Hearty fall snacks from Campsite Chef Addie

👨‍👩‍👧 For all ages: families, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the night sky!

🎟 Tickets: $18 adults, $10 youth (under 18), free for kids under 3

The night will be led by astronomy educators Amy Jackson (Night Sky Program Director for Travis County Parks Foundation), and Night Sky Program volunteers Dawn Davies (Hill Country Alliance Night Skies Program Manager) and Michael Brewster (Manager for Travis County Parks Reimers Observatory, Reimers Ranch Park, and Hamilton Pool Preserve).

✨ Last year’s event sold out—get your tickets early!

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• This October, 24th October, 12:00 pm, Creative Nature Retreat in Cedar Valley

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