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The Urban Night Sky: Bats and Stars

Meet at the Big Rock by the Tennis Courts!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meander through Fort Greene Park at night?  Have you ever looked up at the sky and wondered which constellations you were seeing?  Have you ever imagined the wildlife that comes out at twilight?   Join The Conservancy and Paul Kiem for this interesting and sometimes spooky experience!   

 

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You will enjoy the gorgeous evening and frolic through the wondrous swarms of fireflies.  You will listen for, call for and see bats throughout the park.  As twilight dims to evening you will learn about Cassiopeia Queen of Ethiopia, Orion The Hunter and the Big Dipper (aka Ursa Major).   

Bring a flashlight and bug spray.

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 The event is first come, first serve and we have room for approximately 75.

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