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Royal Nature Explorers
is a society for those who long to enjoy expressions of
Christ’s wonderful character seen in the things He has created.
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may
proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9).
MARCH 2019
“The Heavens Declare the Glory of God”
Astronomy Events
Death Valley Dark Sky Festival
March 1, 2019 7:00 PM - March 3, 2019 5:00 PM
https://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/events/157/
Death Valley National Park, Furnace
Creek Visitor Center
Furnace Creek, California 92328
The Death Valley Dark Sky Festival
will showcase the park’s unique
landscape and dark night skies that
help us explore and better understand
the wonders beyond our world.
The Dark Sky Festival will feature
guided hikes, ranger talks, family
programming, an exploration fair,
and planetarium programs. At night,
visitors can attend evening programs,
night sky photography programs, and a
star party.
Park at Palo Verde parking lot and
follow the solar lit trail to the Saguaro
day use area. NPS photo by Mike Quinn
Tri Star
March 2, 2019
https://www.gtcc.edu/community-engagement/cline-observatory/special-lectures-
and-events/tristar.php
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, North Carolina, USA
The Triad Starfest, *Tri*Star* for short, is a conference of astronomers of all types,
from novice to professional, for a full day of presentations, displays, and observing.
The event allows astronomy enthusiasts to share ideas, learn about a range of astronomical topics, get together with old friends, and make new ones. The event draws astronomers from North Carolina and surrounding states. *Tri*Star* is free and open to anyone with an interest in astronomy. There is a change in venue for this year’s edition of *Tri*Star*. Because of ongoing renovation at GTCC, our traditional space in the Applied Technologies Center is not available, so we are shifting across campus to the Koury Hospitality Careers Center, site of our annual Jo Cline Memorial Lecture in the fall. Staunton River Star Party Spring Installment, March 4-10, 2019 http://www.chaosastro.org/starparty/ Staunton River State Park in Halifax County, Virginia near Scottsburg and about 30 miles east of South Boston, Virginia. For those that have not attended this party it is distinguished by being held at the newest International Dark Sky Park in the eastern US. Staunton River State Park has been incredibly supportive of the party and dark sky preservation in the area. Plus they are just plain nice to us! If you can make it to this star party, it’s worth your time and a great experience to observe the sky with other astronomy enthusiasts in a beautiful setting under a dark sky. The Snake Valley Astro Camp! March 8– 12 2018 https://snakevalleyastrocamps.org/upcoming-camp Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Camp commences midday, Friday 8th March and concludes midday Tuesday 13th. The camp is held at Crystal Lake Cabins in Snake Valley. Street address is 554 Linton-Carngham Rd, Snake Valley VIC 3351. 2019 Public Star Party March 9, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm March 23, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm http://www.mnastro.org/event/2018-public-star-party-16/?instance_id=2411 Minnesota Astronomical Society Eagle Lake Observatory 10775 County Road 33, Norwood-Young America, MN Public Star Party at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory. The Eagle Lake Observatory consists of the Onan Observatory, the Sylvia A. Casby Observatory and the HotSpot Classroom. Public Star Parties at the Eagle Lake Observatory is the opportunity for MAS members to share our passion of the night sky with the public. Eagle Lake Public Nights are perfect for anyone wanting to be fully immersed in what a star party can be. If the sky is clear, we can begin observing well before sunset at whatever daytime things we can find. Planets, stars and of course the sun are all possible and worth seeing. We have the standard “white light” solar filters
for observing sunspots as well as several telescopes dedicated to solar observing
with H-alpha filters that show solar granulation and prominences.
On a clear night, the sky is literally the
limit… planets, stars, galaxies, nebula,
clusters, comets, asteroids, we’ve even seen
a Dwarf Planet or two. Virtually anything
astronomical can be observed and explained
with the volunteer staff at a public night.
In addition, many members and even non-
members bring their own telescopes and set
up around the observatory and are willing
to share what they are observing with the
public.
NPS Photo by Zach Schierl
Star Party at Catalina State Park
March 30, 2019 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
https://azstateparks.com/catalina/events/tucson-star-party
11570 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85737 Imagine what you can see with the 10 big
telescopes provided by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association at Catalina
State Park! Some amazing solar system and deep-sky objects are expected to be
in the sky. These include Planets, Orion’s Nebula (a star nursery) and other gas
clouds, Andromeda Galaxy (2.5 million light years away), double star systems, star
clusters and other fascinating objects. Many of these celestial objects will also be
displayed on a monitor for those will difficulty viewing through a telescope.
“Look at the Birds of the Air”
Birding Events
Nebraska Crane Season
Mar 1, 2019 to Apr 7, 2019
http://rowe.audubon.org/
Audubon Rowe Sanctuary, 44450 Elm Island Road, Gibbon, Nebraska
Every March, over 600,000 Sandhill Cranes converge on the Platte River Valley in
central Nebraska to fuel up before continuing north to their nesting grounds. One of
the greatest wildlife spectacles in North America, this gathering of cranes is the largest
in the world. Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary is at the heart of this magnificent crane
staging area. Rowe Sanctuary offers guided viewing experiences to see the spectacular
concentrations of Sandhill Cranes. For more information about viewing options, check
out our website: rowe.audubon.org or call 308-468-5282. Reservations open January 2,
2019 at 9 am CST.
SOAR With the Eagles Mar 2, 2019 to Mar 31, 2019 https://www.nationaleaglecenter.org/soar-with-the-eagles/ National Eagle Center, 50 Pembroke Avenue, Wabasha, MN 55981 SOAR With the Eagles is the National Eagle Center’s annual festival that celebrates the spring Bald Eagle migration along the Mississippi River. During weekends in March, visitors enjoy a variety of special programming hosted by the National Eagle Center. The festival includes animal presentations, nationally renowned flying bird shows, environmental exhibits, demonstrations by the DNR and US Fish and Wildlife Service, Native American crafts, wild eagle viewing, and much more! There is programming for all ages and exciting opportunities to experience and learn new things about the natural world! Contact 651- Peter K Burian CC BY-SA 4.0 565-4989 or info@nationaleaglecenter.org. 15th Annual Nature Fest March 2, 2019 9:00AM to 3:30PM https://www.hcp4.net/event/naturefest/ Jesse Jones Park & Nature Center. 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble, TX 77338 Nature lovers of all ages are invited to our Annual Nature Fest introducing visitors to local environmental organizations, outdoor activities, and native plants and wildlife. This free family event includes pontoon boat tours, guided walks, live animals, a catch-and-release fish tank, and a variety of presentations throughout the day. The Nature Center has free guided bird walks on the first Saturdays of September through May. January features the “Winter Bird Count,” and February has a “Beginning Birding” workshop and outing. Contact 281-446-8588 or visit our website. Monte Vista Crane Festival Mar 8, 2019 to Mar 10, 2019 https://mvcranefest.org/ Monte Vista, Colorado Every year, like clockwork, nearly 20,000 Sandhill Cranes descend on Colorado’s scenic San Luis Valley for a six-week stopover to rest and refuel before continuing their northward spring migration. They perform a courtship dance — leaping and bowing while raising and lowering their wings, and making a croaking sound to one another. Once a male and female bond they form a pair for life. Activities during the Monte Vista Crane Festival include photography workshops, interpreter- -led bus tours to view the cranes, raptors, and places of interest. The festival is a
collaborative effort between The Friends of the San Luis Valley National Wildlife Refuges (slvrefuges.org), The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Monte Vista. A visit to the Monte Vista Crane Festival is an opportunity to see an amazing natural spectacle as well as experience a unique local community. Contact: Deb Callahan, mvcfpub@gmail.com. Vallarta Bird and Nature Festival Mar 8, 2019 to Mar 10, 2019 https://vallartabirdandnaturefestival.com/ Vallarta Botanical Garden, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Hosted by the Vallarta Botanical Gardens, the festival honors the amazing diversity of birds and nature that exist in Mexico and more specifically in the Puerto Vallarta area, Banderas Bay and Cabo Corrientes. This year we are fundraising in support of The Macaw Sanctuary with hopes to fund Military Macaw nestbox construction and installation. Guest speakers Ernesto Ruelas Inzuna from The Veracruz River Of Raptors Project, and Mark Stackhouse from San Blas, Nayarit speaking on how to be a better birder. We will have Jorge Novoa, from The Macaw Sanctuary, providing an informative discussion about the Military Macaw Sanctuary along with Rohini Suta Velasco Legarreta bringing rescued birds from the organizations, Aves Paraiso, and CEMBAB. Tours to bird-rich areas within an hour’s drive of the Vallarta Botanical Gardens will be offered each day along with tours of the beautiful and internationally recognized botanical gardens. Fun and educational children’s activities will be offered along with a family birding walk within the botanical gardens. Contact: nancycholland@gmail.com. Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival Mar 15, 2019 to Mar 17, 2019 https://www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com/ Blaine, Birch Bay, Semiahmoo Washington Join us for an adventure birding along the coastal areas of Blaine, Birch Bay, and Semiahmoo in the northwest corner of Washington State. This premiere birding area is the anchor to the North Cascade Loop of the Great Washington Birding Trail and offers the opportunity to view an abundance of bird species intimately. The festival will feature a guided field trip to Reifel Bird Sanctuary as well at open water birding cruises aboard the 50’ Salish Sea. The all-day birding expo on Saturday provides indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family, with birding and geology field trips, wildlife speakers, live raptor presentations, exhibits, kid’s activities, photography workshops, and more. For festival details, visit our website or call Debbie Harger at 360-543-9982. Waterfowl Weekend Mar 16, 2019 to Mar 17, 2019 https://www.friendsofpresquile.on.ca/waterfowl-weekend.php Presqu’ile Provincial Park – 328 Presqu’ile Parkway, Brighton, Ontario, Canada K0K 1L0
World-class waterfowl viewing during the spring migration from 10 to 4 pm. Volunteer naturalists will help you view and identify over 25 different species of ducks, geese, and swans at our viewing stations. Also check out art, photography, and carving displays and children’s activities in the Nature Centre. Join The Friends for BBQ lunch fundraiser at the Lighthouse, on Saturday and Sunday, from 11 am. The Lighthouse Interpretive Centre and The Friends’ Gift Shop will be open. Contact: David, David.bree@ontario.ca, 613-475-4324 x225. Audubon’s 49th Annual Nebraska Crane Festival March 21-24, 2019 http://ne.audubon.org/birds/crane-festival 110 Second Avenue, Kearney, Nebraska 68847 Join us in celebrating the 49th year, the festival brings together hundreds of crane lovers from around the country to Kearney, Nebraska, to interact with a wide range of environmental speakers, take part in incredible birding trips, and, best of all, experience the world’s largest gathering of Sandhill Cranes! This year’s keynote speakers are David Mizejewski and Lili Taylor. Contact: Spring Creek Prairie 402- 797-2301 MONGO CC BY-SA 3.0 21st Othello Sandhill Crane Festival Mar 22, 2019 to Mar 24, 2019 https://www.othellosandhillcranefestival.org/ Othello, Washington For two decades we have celebrated the annual return of nearly 35,000 Sandhill Cranes to Othello, Washington, every March as they migrate north to their breeding grounds in Alaska. The Festival offers an incredible opportunity to view the cranes up-close, with tours led by local experts. The Festival also boasts other specialty tours of the flora, fauna, and geology of the area, and many lectures, as well as children’s activities. The festival has grown over the years with returning participants attending from across the country. Friday night activities to be announced, and Saturday and Sunday activities at the Othello High School, 340 Seventh Avenue, South. Contact Marie Lotz, 866-726-3445, marie-lotz@conservewa. net.
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