Dark Skies: Milky Way Workshop and Night Hike
Join us for a magical evening under the stars at Beaver Creek Conservation Area with Tim Yaworski the Living Sky Guy and Meewasin!
As night falls, witness the Milky Way come to life. Learn about what we'll be seeing in the cosmos, as well as tips on how to capture the beauty of the Milky Way with a dslr/mirrorless camera as well as recent generation smartphones on tripods. This hands-on experience is perfect as we enter the peak season for Milky Way viewing. After the presentation, enjoy an exclusive, peaceful night hike along the trails. Together we'll explore the starry night through telescopes, binoculars, and the new SeeStar smart telescope while enjoying a hot beverage of your choice!
Program Details:
- Name: Dark Skies: Milky Way Workshop and Night Hike
- Date: Friday, August 22nd, 2025
- Time: 9:30pm – 12am CST
- Location: Beaver Creek Conservation Area (map to parking & meeting point)
Event Highlights:
- Guided Workshop: As the skies darken, the Milky Way will start to reveal itself. Enjoy a presentation by Tim Yaworski who will describe what we’re viewing.
- Learn: How to photograph the Milky Way, and practice of taking photos as we come into the milky way season.
- Stargaze: Use set telescopes, binoculars, and the SeeStar smart telescope to explore the night sky.
- Sip: Warm up with a hot drink while enjoying our dark skies.
- Support Conservation: All proceeds support Meewasin’s conservation efforts in the river valley.
- Exclusive After Hours Access: Enjoy exclusive evening access to Beaver Creek Conservation Area, including a guided night hike along the trail.
DIvison No.11
Corman Park No. 344 SK S7T 1B1
Canada