As the sky darkens on this moonless night we’ll gaze in awe at the stars from the open water on Little Dyer Pond. Participants will meet at the Welcome Center at Hidden Valley Nature Center and walk the 1.5 miles down to the dock where the canoes, paddles and PFDs are waiting. Once in boats we’ll head to the center of the pond to revel in the night sky. Part of the paddle will be spent in silence, listening and appreciating our place in the universe, and part will be spent conversing while we identify constellations and celestial bodies. 

Please wear comfortable shoes for the walk down to the pond and bring water for drinking, quick-dry clothes in case you get wet, and a headlamp.  HVNC will provide boats, paddles and PFDs but if you have a favorite PFD feel free to bring it. It can be fun and helpful to have a star finding app on your phone during the paddle so download one in advance.

Rain date: September 3