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SUMMARY:Nature at Nightfall at Platte River State Park
DESCRIPTION:Nature at Nightfall at Platte River State Park \n(Branched Oak Observatory will be facilitating the Astronomy portion of this event). \nHave you ever wondered how astronomers read the night sky or how researchers study nocturnal animals? Or maybe you want to know what is like to have incredible night vision like an owl! \nJoin us on August 8th\, 2025 from 6-10:30PM at Platte River State Park to explore how fascinating nature can be from dusk to nightfall. We will have a wide array of activities going on throughout the evening so there is sure to be something for everyone! \nMost activities will be located around the nature center/tennis courts/ball field area. \nBelow is a lineup for the evening: \nNature Center special hours- 6-8:30PM\nCrawdad Creek- 6-8:30PM\nLive Reptiles & Amphibians- 6-8:30PM \nGuided Dusk to Nightfall Hikes- 7:30-8:30PM (Hiking groups will leave at 7:30 and 8)\nFire Making & Smores- 7-9PM\nMoth Lighting (with UNL Extension)- 9-10:30PM\nBat Mist Netting (located at the stables)- 9-10:30PM\nAstronomy- 9-10:30PM – Michael Sibbernsen will be giving a presentation in the Mallet Lodge at 9PM. Observing afterwards until 10:30. All volunteers will set-up telescope at the Owen Landing boat ramp OR in the green space to the NW of the Spray Park Building (south of Mallet). We will decide that night which.\nThe Walter Scott Jr. Lodge Restaurants’ Dinner Buffet will be open from 4-8pm \nWe hope to see you there! \n**The event itself is free\, however\, a park entry fee/permit is required to enter Platte River State Park
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/nature-at-nightfall-at-platte-river-state-park/
LOCATION:Platte River State Park
CATEGORIES:Special Outreach Event
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SUMMARY:Nature of Nightfall Outreach at Platte Valley State Park
DESCRIPTION:The “Nature of Nightfall” event will be taking place at Platte River State Park (14421 346th St\, Louisville\, NE 68037). Between 5 and 10:30 they will be having 2 dozen naturalists at 10 different stations delivering programming for upwards of 250. Brian Sivill of Branched Oak Observatory will be presenting a general Astronomy program at 9:00PM in the Mallet Lodge Nature Center. \nIf the weather cooperates\, after the program\, Brian Sivill and Matt Anderson will take the group for a walk to tennis courts OR an adjacent open field  both about 5 minutes from Mallet Lodge\, for observing. Michael Sibbernsen will join you two after completing an earlier program in Omaha. \n  \nNote to Brian and Matt: You will probably want to arrive early enough to check out the area and set up equipment. You may want to bring your own power cord\, HDMI cords\, and any other adaptors. The program should last around 30 minutes to 45 at most. If cloudy out\, this would be the conclusion of our activities. \n  \nNote to BOO Volunteers– We could definitely use 1-3 more observation-capable astronomers to help with this. Please contact Matt or Michael if you can help out. \n 
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/nature-of-nightfall-outreach-at-platte-valley-state-park/
LOCATION:Platte River State Park
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