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Aug 11 | Meteor Shower Watch

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All Night Star Gazing.

Aldergrove Bowl is a great venue for watching the summer’s best meteor shower, the Perseids.

This annual celestial event is expected to peak between 2 and 4 am when you may see up to 50 meteors per hour. Take a guided constellation walk, and hear tales of the mythic Greek hero Perseus.

Participants must arrive before 11 pm, but can leave at any time.

Bring a flashlight, tent, warm clothing, snacks and blanket to help you enjoy the celestial show above.

$2/person. Registration not required.

Date: August 11, 2010
Time: arrive by 11:00 pm – end time is at your discretion

Location: Aldergrove Lake Regional Park. Meet at the Aldergrove Bowl entrance to the park on Lefeuvre Road, Abbotsford.
Information: 604-530-4983 Offered by Metro Vancouver in partnership with Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (Vancouver Centre).

July 19 | Introduction to Star Gazing

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Local stewardship groups are providing interactive displays over the summer to help us celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Campbell Valley Regional Park.

Metro Vancouver Park Interpreters will be on site to show you local constellations and other astronomical features to look for.

Pull on your hiking boots, pack your binoculars and drop in to the Campbell Valley Visitor Centre to start your natural adventure.

Families can borrow a free Discovery Pack and go on a self-guided muck-about in pond or forest.

Make a craft and play with our tiny tree house and wild puppets.

Field guides are available for adults to identify that local plant or animal. Learn the plant or bird of the week.

Volunteer hosts will share their knowledge about the park’s history, wildlife and features. You can become a volunteer host, and need only contribute two 3 hour shifts over the summer. Please call 604-530-4983 for more information.

Location: Campbell Valley Visitor Centre
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Contact Lisa Ferris, 604 530-4983, or email.