Experience the nighttime in the park by joining the Herbert Hoover NHS staff along with the Cedar County naturalist, Sarah Subbert, for a night sky program along the historic core near the park loop road on Saturday, April 20th. Meet in the visitor center theater at 110 Parkside Dr. in West Branch at 8pm. The program will begin in the theater for approximately 30 minutes. We will then gather outside for about one hour. The event is free and open to all ages. This will be an evening exploration to give participants a feel for what goes on in nature during the night.

Hikers may hear coyotes howling, owls hooting, or rabbits hopping around in the grass. It will be in the waxing gibbous moon phase and, if the night is clear, it will cast pools of dappled moonglow through the trees, grass, and the constellations through the sky. Folklore and other stories may be shared during the night walk. A telescope along with some astrophotography will also be provided during the program.

Participants should bring a small flashlight or headlamp and dress for the weather. Red lenses on flashlights are strongly encouraged. Red cellophane will be provided with rubber bands to cover regular flashlights, if needed. Hope to see you all there! Program may be canceled due to inclement weather.