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September 23: Solar Viewing Party: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Cedar Creek is excited to offer a Solar Viewing Party in partnership with the Minnesota Astronomical Society. The event will occur at Cedar Creek on September 23rd from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Come to Cedar Creek to learn more about the sun and its importance to plants and life on Planet Earth. During the event, float between family friendly activities and using special telescopes and telescope filters for safe solar viewing with experienced Minnesota Astronomical Society Members.*

September's program will focus on the sun’s solar energy and plants.

*NOTE: Looking directly at the sun without specialized equipment and filters can cause permanent eye damage.

Solar viewing is one of the activities offered during our Fall Open House.

Sept 27: Ecology Book Club (Online): The Power of Trees: How Ancient Forests Can Save Us If We Let Them : 6:30 PM

Are you interested in our impact on planet Earth? The web of life? Climate change? Nature? Ecology? If so, this book club is the place for you. Join us as we continue our journey of lifelong learning. The Ecology Book Club meets online at 6:30 PM on Zoom. Register at http://z.umn.edu/bookclubonline.

September's Book Selection: The Power of Trees: How Ancient Forests Can Save Us If We Let Them, by Peter Wohlleben

NOTE: Books are selected by the club members, and no scientific expertise or background is necessary to participate. You don't even need to have finished the book!

October 20: Telescope Purchasing 101 & Star Party: 7:00 PM

Thinking about purchasing a telescope? This special Star Party program will include a presentation about telescope anatomy and terminology. Experienced Minnesota Astronomical Society members will also highlight key components and considerations to think about before purchasing a telescope. After the presentation, if the weather cooperates, head outside and view the night sky through telescopes. NOTE: You do not need a telescope to attend.

Star Parties are scheduled on Friday nights, with a backup date of Saturday, if the weather is better. Please check the Minnesota Astronomical Society Cedar Creek webpage to stay up to date on the start time and if the Star Party is occurring on Friday, October 20, or Saturday, October 21. You do not need to register for this event.

Oct 25: Ecology Book Club (Online): When The Sahara Was Green: How Our Greatest Desert Came To Be : 6:30 PM

Are you interested in our impact on planet Earth? The web of life? Climate change? Nature? Ecology? If so, this book club is the place for you. Join us as we continue our journey of lifelong learning. The Ecology Book Club meets online at 6:30 PM on Zoom. Register at http://z.umn.edu/bookclubonline.

October's Book Selection: When the Sahara Was Green: How Our Greatest Desert Came to Be, by Martin Williams

NOTE: Books are selected by the club members, and no scientific expertise or background is necessary to participate. You don't even need to have finished the book!

Nov/Dec date TBD: Ecology Book Club (Online): The Sloth Lemur's Song: Madagascar from the Deep Past to the Uncertain Present : 6:30 PM

Are you interested in our impact on planet Earth? The web of life? Climate change? Nature? Ecology? If so, this book club is the place for you. Join us as we continue our journey of lifelong learning. The Ecology Book Club meets online at 6:30 PM on Zoom. Register at http://z.umn.edu/bookclubonline.

November/December Book Selection: The Sloth Lemur's Song: Madagascar from the Deep Past to the Uncertain Present, by Alison Richard

NOTE: Books are selected by the club members, and no scientific expertise or background is necessary to participate. You don't even need to have finished the book!