# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dark Sky Exploration & Night Hike
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join a Virginia Master Naturalist during International Dark Sky Week to celebrate the wonders of the night sky. Learn about the types, causes, and effects of light pollution, as well as simple things you can do to help mitigate the issue. Then head outside for a short hike to experience the beauty of the night sky under a new moon while learning how to collect and report sky quality data. Expect to walk about one mile over uneven surfaces. Best for ages 10+. Meet at the Education Complex. 
REGISTER for $12 per person at https://bit.ly/BansheePrograms Activity 367250-01.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leesburg/dark-sky-exploration-and-night-hike/200029955830447
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Leesburg
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 21085 The Woods Rd, Leesburg, VA, United States, Virginia 20175
- **lat**: 39.03404
- **long**: -77.59213
- **full address**: 21085 The Woods Rd, Leesburg, VA, United States, Virginia 20175

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Dark Sky Exploration & Night Hike being held?
  - **A:** Dark Sky Exploration & Night Hike takes place on Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm at 21085 The Woods Rd, Leesburg, VA, United States, Virginia 20175.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Dark Sky Exploration & Night Hike?
  - **A:** Dark Sky Exploration & Night Hike is organized by Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Dark Sky Exploration & Night Hike is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leesburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Dark Sky Exploration & Night Hike sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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