Stargaze the Blue
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 09/11/2026
Friday, September 11th | Join Heartland Conservation Alliance and the Astronomical Society of Kansas City (ASKC) for a free evening outdoors at Alex George Wetland.
Whether you're a casual stargazer or bringing the family out for an evening in the park, all ages are welcome.
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Event Details:
- 7:30 PM – Telescope Setup: Watch the ASKC team build out their telescope setups and ask questions about the gear they use to track the stars.
- 8:00 PM – Light Pollution Presentation: Head over to the green space for a short talk on how light pollution affects our view of the night sky, local wildlife, and what simple steps help bring back natural darkness.
- Post Presentation – Telescope Viewing: Look through the scopes with ASKC volunteers pointing out planets, stars, and constellations while answering your questions about what's overhead.
Location:
Heartland Conservation Alliance, 9106 Chestnut Ave, Kansas City, MO 64132, United States
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Contact name:
Hannah Vander Meulen
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
09/11/2026
Time:
7:30PM - 10PM
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids togetherWeb Service