Saturday, August 17, 2024
The Sun has Spots. Come See Them at the Heritage Farm!
Saturday, August 17 9:00 am - 11:00 am
2024 is a big year for the sun! Every 11 years the sun's magnetic pole flips. Leading up to this event is a period of increased solar activity - from sunspots and solar flares to spectacular northern lights.
Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners for a free daytime telescope viewing event for the whole family. All are welcome; educational content will be geared toward elementary school-aged children. Vancouver (Hazel Dell area.) Specific location provided upon registration.
Safely view the sun through a telescope. Learn about sunspots - what they are and why they are happening now. Tell the time using a human sundial. Learn about the solar system and the sun as the base of the food web. Attendees will move in small groups through four interactive educational stations - all revolving around the sun.
You should not look directly at the sun. Guidance will be provided for safe sunspot viewing.
This event will take place fully outside. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring water. Space is limited. Please do not register if you aren’t sure you can attend. No pets except service animals.
This event is put on with the support of Rose City Astronomers (https://www.rosecityastronomers.net/). Register at https://forms.gle/CFqMJ6iptFVQ6Y4C8. Contact: Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or 564-397-5738
Columbia River Walk: Following the tracks
Saturday, August 17 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
The high water of spring has given way to low summer flows along the Columbia River. With the seasonal wetland drying out, animal tracks can be found in the exposed muddy shoreline. Join a Water Center educator on an exploration along the water’s edge in search of the animals that call the edge of the cottonwood forest home.
Expect to walk 2 miles on uneven, sandy beaches, muddy wetlands, and along some paved pathways. Program suitable for ages 10 and older.
Registration is required. Sign up today! https://www.cityofvancouver.us/events/columbia-river-walk-following-the-tracks-2/
If this event becomes full since space is limited and you see that registrations are no longer being accepted, please use the contact email below to add your name to the waitlist.
Contact: Water Center staff at vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7111
