Dark sky with light blue infused Milky Way lit against a darker background with millions of stars.

Why Night Skies are Important to Birds of Prey

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

Special Event
  • Aug 2, 2024 at 8:00 PM
  • Free

Join Black Hills Raptor Center and park rangers for a live bird demonstation and presentation about raptors, light pollution and the dark night skies.

Schedule: 

7:30pm Visitor Center reopens.

8:00pm Program begins.

9:00pm Telescope viewing.

Dress warmly. Bring a red flashlight (rangers will help convert regular flashlights). Lawn chairs or blankets.

Night sky merchandise will be available for purchase from Black Hills Parks and Forest Assn. in the Visitor Center.

ASL interpretation available with 2 week notice.

More information

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Schedule

Date:

Aug 2, 2024

Time:

8:00 PM

Duration:

2 hours

Contact Information

Anne Wilson
1-308-436-9776
Contact Us

Event Type

  • Campfire/Evening Program
  • Talk
Tags: agfo, ranger program, astronomy, night skies