Discover the Night! Dark Sky Week 2023
Join us for a night under the stars!
Learn how to save our dark skies, see what sneaks, calls, and crawls at night on the trails of Oak Mountain State Park, and look through high powered telescopes to experience our universe in a fun and family friendly setting.
YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!
Schedule of Events:
6:00pm
"Saving Dark Skies"
Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Presented by:
Dr. Michelle Wooten, International Dark Skies Association Delegate and
Assistant Professor of Astronomy Education at UAB
7:00pm
Night Hike
Treetop Nature Trail, starting at the Beach Access Parking Lot
Led by OMSP Interpretive Team
6:00pm - 9:30pm
Star Gazing
Provided by the Birmingham Astronomical Society with high powered telescopes.
Located at The Terrace on Double Oak Lake (Behind Park Headquarters)
*FREE with paid entry into Oak Mountain State Park!*
What to bring:
- Snacks
- Water
- Flashlight
- FRIENDS and FAMILY!
Presentation and star gazing is ADA accessible.
No Pets Please.
