By Anna Fantasia, David Mues, Vinita Domier and Sara Thompson
Special to the Enterprise
Free event at the Woodland Regional Park Preserve! Saturday, February 8 from 5-8pm. Hosted by Explorit Science Center, with guests from the Davis Astronomy Club. We hope to see you there to learn about nature’s night life and explore the night sky (weather permitting).
The Woodland Regional Park Preserve is a 160-acre nature park at the site of the retired landfill located east of Road 102 and south of Road 25. The vision for this Park Preserve includes enhancing the wetland, plant, and wildlife resources on the site; improving access for public visitation; developing formal and informal education programs, and creating a Center for Nature, Science, and Culture. This Center would house formal and informal education for individuals of all ages, attracting classes from local schools, supporting citizen science, and docent training.
Join Explorit Science Center as we experience sundown at the Woodland Regional Park Preserve. Become citizen scientists as we observe and record the sights and sounds of nature at twilight. The Davis Astronomy Club, led by Vinita Domier, will be onsite with telescopes for a captivating tour of the night sky which includes viewings of constellations, star clusters, and galaxies. Several planets will be in view as well as the waxing gibbous Moon, with visible craters.
Please note, in Google Maps, search J7RF+9W. Apple Maps will take you to the wrong road. The park entrance is on County Road 102 across from a suburban development with a “Welcome to Historic Woodland” sign. Please dress appropriately for an outdoor, nighttime event, and bring a flashlight as outside lighting is limited. We hope to see you there!
Explorit's coming events:
• Explorit is open Fridays from 1-4pm and Saturday and Sundays from 10am-2pm. The current exhibit is “Blast Off! A Journey Through Our Solar System”. Admission is $5 per person, free for Explorit Members and those aged 2 and under.
• Marine Mammal Weekend at Explorit. Friday, February 14 – Monday, February 17. Learn about the fascinating world of marine mammals. See display and specimens of this unique group of animals. Every family receives gift set including posters, cards, and a marine mammal plus with paid admission! While supplies last.
• Now is a great time to donate and help Explorit continue to educate and inspire the scientists of tomorrow: https://www.explorit.org/donate
• An Explorit Membership grants the recipient free visits to Explorit’s regular public hours, discounts on events, summer camps and workshops, and gives you ASTC benefits to visit other museums throughout the world. To purchase or for more information visit https://www.explorit.org/membership or call Explorit at 530-756-0191.
• Celebrate your birthday at Explorit! Offered Saturdays and Sundays between 2-4pm, this two hour program includes themed group activities and crafts, a decorated party room, and exclusive access to Explorit’s Exploration Gallery. Themes include Amazing Animals, Dynamic Dinosaurs, and Blast Off! Space. Call 530-756-0191 to reserve. More information found at https://www.explorit.org/birthday-parties.
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