Dark Skies: Lyrids Meteor Shower | Beaver Creek Conservation Area
Cultural Experiences
Join us for an unforgettable evening under Saskatoon’s dark skies! Enjoy a presentation by Meewasin guides and Tim Yaworski, Saskatoon’s Living Sky Guy who will guide us through what we’ll see tonight. As the skies darken,
Mars
,
Jupiter
and the
Spring
Constellations
will start to reveal themselves. Venture to our
viewing
area
with fellow astronomers. Peer through
telescopes
,
binoculars
, and Tim’s new
SeeStar
smart telescope
. Enjoy an optional
Night
Hike
into the creek and prairie as we spot
meteors
with
Meewasin
guides
. Come back to
hot
chocolate
,
tea
and
coffee
as you gaze up at the stars, to truly take in the beauty of Meewasin’s Dark Sky & Conservation efforts.
All proceeds
from this experience
support
Meewasin’s
conservation
and
education
programs, making this a sustainable experience in one of the Meewasin Valley’s feature locations.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Enjoy a presentation by Meewasin and Tim Yaworski, Saskatoon’s Living Sky Guy who will guide us through what we’ll see tonight.
As the skies darken, Mars, Jupiter and the Spring Constellations will start to reveal themselves. Venture to our viewing area with fellow astronomers. Peer through telescopes, binoculars, and Tim’s new
SeeStar
smart telescope.
Enjoy an optional Night Hike across the prairie as we spot meteors with Meewasin guides
Come back to hot tea and coffee as you gaze up at the stars, to truly take in the beauty of Meewasin’s Dark Sky & Conservation efforts.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Your ticket price includes:
Views from Telescopes, Binoculars and the new
SeeStar
smart telescope
Guided presentation by Tim Yaworski, Saskatchewan’s Living Sky Guy & Meewasin staff
Books and Resource table to peruse
Red cellophane filters for all light devices for safe and dark sky viewing
Limited supply of flashlights, blankets and camp-chairs to borrow
After-hour private access to Beaver Creek Conservation Area
Complimentary hot tea and coffee available
A direct donation to Meewasin's Conservation Work
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
Your ticket price does NOT include:
Transport to this event is not included in ticket price.
Food; please feel free to bring your own snack to Beaver Creek
We have a limited supply of camp chairs, blankets, and flashlights. We suggest bringing your own from home to stay safe, comfortable and warm.
If taking part in the hike you are advised to dress for the weather. Good footwear is a must.
GUEST INFORMATION
Limited availability: Please note that these events sell out quickly!
This program is family friendly. Children 8-18 years old are welcome on this program, as long as they are accompanied by an adult guardian. To ensure a positive experience, kids should be comfortable in the dark!
Please bring a camp chair, blanket and flashlight with you. We will have red cellophane filters for all light devices for safe dark sky viewing
Dress for the weather and come prepared to hike. Proper outerwear will make your experience more enjoyable and good footwear is a must!
Please bring a full water bottle to carry with you (there is no potable water on-site)
Beaver Creek is a Conservation Area: We ask guests to tread lightly. Please refrain from littering or smoking on site.
Washrooms are available on site.
For any inquiries, contact events@meewasin.com
ACCESSIBILITY
Due to the features of this activity, this experience is not considered accessible for guests with limited mobility.
CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
Click here to view our cancellation and refund policies.
WEATHER DISCLAIMER – DARK SKIES EVENTS
PLEASE NOTE: This is an outdoor experience. Please dress for the weather and come prepared to be outside for the duration of the event.
Dark Skies experiences can be weather dependent – dark skies can be pretty boring on cloudy nights! In the event that the skies are not suitable for viewing, a postponement to our Alternate Date will be announced. If the skies are still not suitable for viewing on this date, a full refund will be issued automatically.
THANK YOU
The Meewasin Valley Authority
Tim Yaworski, Living Sky Guy
RASC - Royal Astronomical Society Saskatoon Chapter
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