Big Lagoon State Park along with the Escambia Amateur Astronomer Association would like to invite you to spend an evening gazing at the skies! Clear skies permitting, members of the Association will set up telescopes and binoculars to capture views of the moon, planets, and other celestial objects. The gaze will be held at the Amphitheater, telescopes will be set up on the SE side of the parking area. Please park on the north side of the lot to minimize light pollution and disturbance when coming and going. All participants MUST have entered the park prior to closing time; which is sunset, this time varies throughout the year. The front gates will be locked at that time, and visitors will NOT be permitted to enter the park after closing time. The gazes themselves are free; however normal park entry fees do apply.
NOTE: as sunset times do change throughout the year, please contact the Ranger Station at (850) 492-1595 ahead of time to find out when the front gates will be locking for the evening
Event dates: September 13, October 11
Big Lagoon State Park along with the Escambia Amateur Astronomer Association would like to invite you to spend an evening gazing at the skies! Clear skies permitting, members of the Association will set up telescopes and binoculars to capture views of the moon, planets, and other celestial objects. The gaze will be held at the Amphitheater, telescopes will be set up on the SE side of the parking area. Please park on the north side of the lot to minimize light pollution and disturbance when coming and going. All participants MUST have entered the park prior to closing time; which is sunset, this time varies throughout the year. The front gates will be locked at that time, and visitors will NOT be permitted to enter the park after closing time. The gazes themselves are free; however normal park entry fees do apply.
NOTE: as sunset times do change throughout the year, please contact the Ranger Station at (850) 492-1595 ahead of time to find out when the front gates will be locking for the evening
Event dates: August 16, September 13, October 11
Big Lagoon State Park along with the Escambia Amateur Astronomer Association would like to invite you to spend an evening gazing at the skies! Clear skies permitting, members of the Association will set up telescopes and binoculars to capture views of the moon, planets, and other celestial objects. The gaze will be held at the Amphitheater, telescopes will be set up on the SE side of the parking area. Please park on the north side of the lot to minimize light pollution and disturbance when coming and going. All participants MUST have entered the park prior to closing time; which is sunset, this time varies throughout the year. The front gates will be locked at that time, and visitors will NOT be permitted to enter the park after closing time. The gazes themselves are free; however normal park entry fees do apply.
NOTE: as sunset times do change throughout the year, please contact the Ranger Station at (850) 492-1595 ahead of time to find out when the front gates will be locking for the evening
Event dates: September 28, October 26
NWFAA provides outreach pertaining to astronomy by setting up opportunities for the publics use of telescopes and educating the community on celestial viewing. Because Henderson Beach has such low western horizon, they start observing 2 hours prior to sunset and observe the Sun until it sets. they provide special equipment to safely view the Sun. Once the Sun sets, they shift over to nighttime equipment. They generally have 4 scopes at a minimum for observing the nighttime sky. Event will be free with paid park entrance fees.
Join a Park Ranger for a guided historical tour of the grounds at Camp Helen State Park. Follow along as staff share park history from the Hicks family building the historic structures that still stand on the grounds, all the way through the colorful history of Avondale Mill's utilizing the property as their employee vacation retreat. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Join a Park Ranger for a guided historical tour of the grounds at Camp Helen State Park. Follow along as staff share park history from the Hicks family building the historic structures that still stand on the grounds, all the way through the colorful history of Avondale Mill's utilizing the property as their employee vacation retreat. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Join a Park Ranger for a guided historical tour of the grounds at Camp Helen State Park. Follow along as staff share park history from the Hicks family building the historic structures that still stand on the grounds, all the way through the colorful history of Avondale Mill's utilizing the property as their employee vacation retreat. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Join a Park Ranger for a guided historical tour of the grounds at Camp Helen State Park. Follow along as staff share park history from the Hicks family building the historic structures that still stand on the grounds, all the way through the colorful history of Avondale Mill's utilizing the property as their employee vacation retreat. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Join a Park Ranger on a guided nature hike of Camp Helen State Park. The hike will meander through several distinct natural communities, and Rangers will share information about the flora and fauna found throughout the park. Please dress appropriately for the weather and have a water bottle and insect protection available.
Join a Park Ranger on a guided nature hike of Camp Helen State Park. The hike will meander through several distinct natural communities, and Rangers will share information about the flora and fauna found throughout the park. Please dress appropriately for the weather and have a water bottle and insect protection available.