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Wonders of the Night Sky Program at George Washington Carver National Monument
The night sky is the largest natural resource at George Washington Carver National Monument. Come and learn about celestial navigation, star stories, lunar phases, and the effects of light pollution at this special “after dark in the park” event. This free program will begin with a 30-minute indoor presentation followed by a night sky tour and storytelling on Saturday, November 23rd at 6:30 p.m. The outside portion will be cancelled if it is raining so please call the park or check the park Facebook page for program updates. A telescope will be provided to enhance viewing opportunities.
In honor of Native American Heritage month, special guest Robert Lewis, Community and Education specialist for the Cherokee nation, will share time honored stories about the Night Sky, its creation, and its meaning to indigenous cultures. Mr. Lewis is an award-winning Native American storyteller, author, and artist of Cherokee, Navajo, and Apache descent.
Young astronomers can earn a special Junior Ranger Night Explorer patch and certificate by learning more about the night sky. Kids of all ages can also learn about our moon, constellations, and other planets with various activities and crafts. Please ask a park ranger for details when you arrive.
Natural darkness is becoming rare due to light pollution. National parks harbor some of the last remaining portals of darkness in this county. This “Find Your Park” event invites the public to see that a national park can be more than a place - it can be a feeling, a state of mind, or a sense of American pride. Beyond vast landscapes, this campaign highlights historical, urban, and cultural parks as well as National Park Service programs that protect, preserve and share nature, culture, and history in communities nationwide. This event is co-sponsored by the Carver Birthplace Association, with support from the Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Administered by the National Park Service, an agency of the Department of the Interior, George Washington Carver National Monument preserves the birthplace and childhood home of George Washington Carver - scientist, educator, and humanitarian. The park is located two miles west of Diamond, Missouri on Highway V, then ¼ mile south on Carver Road. For more information, please call the park at 417-325-4151 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Last updated: November 11, 2019