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Wallowology & Wallowa Lake State Park Astronomy Events

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Star Parties at Wallowa Lake State Park, Tuesday, August 6, 2024

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• This is a family-centered events, all free, no registration required. In years past we have noticed that children about age 8 and above enjoy the event, but all are welcome.

• Tuesday, August 6, 2024

  • Introduction to stargazing presentation at the WLSP Amphitheater. 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm.

  • Star Party, WLSP Lakeside Day Use Area. 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm.

• The events are sponsored by Wallowa Lake State Park and Wallowology Natural History Discovery Center.

• The presentation will proceed regardless of weather. The star party is dependent on clear skies. We do not have back up dates.

• A final GO/NO GO decision will be announced here by 6:00 pm on August 6.

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Information for Those Who Want to Volunteer

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• Volunteers will receive training and will help with the events listed above.

• Volunteers will also get a "special" dark-sky star party just for them!

• Contact me for more information about volunteering.

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Volunteer Only Events Monday, August 5 and Wednesday, August 7, 2024

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• Contact me to sign up to be a volunteer. I will provide you with the details.

• The volunteer events are dependent on clear skies. We do not have back up dates.

• A final GO/NO GO decision will be announced here by 6:00 pm on August 5 and August 7, respectively.​​

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"Mysteries of the Solar Maximum" Presentation, Friday, July 16, 2024, 6:00 pm

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• Family-friendly presentation with activities.

• Wallowology Natural History Discovery Center, Main Street, Joseph, Oregon

• Free

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Private Star Parties in Wallowa County

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• I am available, for hire, by families or groups for private star parties.

• I am in Wallowa County July 5 - early September.

• Go to this page to learn more.

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