You
can sign up in advance for one of the 2012 walks by clicking on
the link below
Or
If you would like to arrange a special group night walk on another
evening,
please send an email to webmaster@connemaraconservancy.org
As of 16:54 on 5/17 the walk for May is STILL ON!
Join Texas Master Naturalist Clyde Camp for a night walk and Astronomy
on the Meadow. We'll be meeting generally on the Sunday or Saturday evening
closest to the full moon. See the Calendar for specific dates.
That's right, these are night walks - can't see the stars during
the day!
We'll meet at the Suncreek Park circular parking lot (see
map). The entrance is off Alma, just west from the normal Connemara entrance. We'll leave from there at
9pm sharp and then walk to the Meadow the back way. The walk will
be about two hours and we'll back at the cars at 11:00pm.
This
is an inappropriate walk for younger children.
PLEASE NOTE: The
walk may be cancelled in case of inclement weather and the status
of the walk will be posted above by 8pm the night of the walk.
What to bring:
Appropriate clothing is mandatory
Close-toed shoes or boots
Long pants
Coat or jacket as the weather dictates - remember it will
be cooler at night
Bug-spray
A flashlight - preferably red-lensed or with red cellophane
For the walk out and back - these will be essentially moonless nights
(optional) A pair of binoculars or spotting scope.
If you have one, you will be seeing a lot more than if you don't,
but it's not really necessary.
(optional) A foldup chair.
More comfortable than standing around on your feet for an hour or
so.
What you can expect to see/learn:
Identification of the celestial 'road signs' - Pole Star, Big
Dipper, Little Dipper, other Bright stars as the month permits
The constellation of the month (your Zodiac sign) if it can
be seen
The constellations around it as well as some other asterisms
as the month and weather permits
Some star lore & astronomy facts
And ... The Meadow at night is quite different from The Meadow during the day
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