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Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay
DISCOVERING DARKNESS: DARK SKY – Have you ever wondered why the stars in the park seem brighter than those in the city? Visit Ari to discover more about what it means to be a Dark Sky Preserve and how nocturnal creatures benefit from the preservation of darkness.
Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Gatehouse, Rabbit Blanket Lake
NATURE CONNECTION: NATURE OBSERVATION – Attention is one of the most generous gifts we can give. Take a moment to pause, observe, question, and connect with the natural world. Use the “I notice, I wonder, it reminds me of” observation routine to explore a single leaf – you’ll be amazed by what you discover. All ages are welcome.
Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay
CULTURAL CONVERSATION: PADDLING PELTS – Did you know there was a fur trading post in Agawa Bay? Join Aidan and Colin to explore the history behind Canada’s oldest company, and how the fur trade built the foundation for Canada as we know it today.
Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Gatehouse, Rabbit Blanket Lake
NATURE CONNECTION: BEAR AWARE – Campground or Black Bear habitat? You’re standing in both! Join Mary for a meaningful conversation about living alongside Black Bears and discover practical tips to keep your campsite safe—for people and bears.
7:30 PM Amphitheatre, Agawa Bay
SPECIAL EVENT: OPEN MIC NIGHT! – Join Tessa and Claire and get your groove on! We’re calling on you to bring your musical talent to the stage. If you aren’t a solo musician, that’s okay! Be sure to stick around to sing some group campfire songs.
Dark Sky Week – Telescope Observation Sessions at the Amphitheatre Beach (Agawa Bay)
Drop-in: 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM.
Join us to observe the stunning night sky over Agawa Bay through our telescopes – the Dobsonian and the SeeStar! Explore a variety of dark sky objects including constellations and asterisms, galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae.
Please consider walking instead of driving to this event to minimize light pollution from car headlights. Also, avoid using flashlights near the observing area to preserve the group’s night vision. Please note that observing sessions will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather or the sky being more than 50% overcast.
Please dress appropriately for the weather.
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