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International Dark Sky Celebration | Ribbon Cutting Cermony

April 26, 2025 By From The Editors

PLEASE NOTE: This event has already occurred.

Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/26/2025
7:30 pm
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Location
Middle Fork Forest Preserve

Categories

  • Astronomy
  • Featured Event


Join the Champaign Forest Preserve District on Saturday, April 26, at Middle Fork River Forest Preserve for a special event celebrating International Dark Sky Week! Enjoy a public observing session in collaboration with the Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society, where members will share their telescopes with the public after discussing the importance of dark skies and minimizing light pollution.

Join them at 7:30 p.m. as they unveil the new Dark Sky Trails with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, featuring an observatory, hammock stands, and concrete spaces for telescopes. If you have any questions, feel free to email Chelsea at cprahl@ccfpd.org.

For disability-related modifications for all programs, contact Chelsea at cprahl@ccfpd.org or 217 586-2612.

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