Astronomy: Galaxies of Spring and A Tour of the Virgo Cluster
04/17/2026
| 07:15 PM - 09:45 PM
Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain
| Registration Required
Natural History - All Ages Welcome
Spring evenings are an ideal time to look beyond our own Milky Way, as well as the Lyrid meteor shower. Join Boulder County volunteer naturalists for a friendly and engaging look at the Virgo Cluster, a region of the sky filled with universes far beyond our own. We’ll talk about what galaxies are, how they form, and why this cluster is such a treat for stargazers. Presentations will be at the picnic shelter, followed by stargazing in the parking area. The Longmont Astronomical Society provides telescopes to help bring these dim and distant objects into view. Bring a chair or blanket, a light jacket, and a red flashlight, and get ready to enjoy a night under the stars!
Minimum Participants: 5Maximum Participants: 35
Registration is required for this activity.
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Contact
Angela Borland
(303) 678-6215
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Leader/Volunteer Info
Andrew M - Volunteer Naturalist
Whether it's for work or play, being outdoors brings me joy! As a Volunteer Naturalist, I love to explore and learn with others about the natural world around us and to help people of all ages find their own connection to the land.
Dona A - Volunteer Naturalist
My childhood memories are endless joyful hours playing amidst miles of orange and avocado groves in Orange County CA. Summer camps and wilderness training in the Sierra and Rocky Mountains fostered an intense curiosity of nature’s many-layered secrets through self-reflection, learning, and the sharing of those secrets with others. After too many years working in Silicon Valley tech I have emerged to celebrate the natural world in Boulder County. Come celebrate with me!
Tim L - Volunteer Naturalist
I grew up in northwestern Ohio. My favorite place was always outside. I have an undergraduate degree in Biology. Living in Colorado has been a great gift, and I need to give back to the community in appreciation for all I have received and experienced. Becoming a volunteer naturalist is the perfect way to meet that need. It combines my curiosity about the natural world, my love for the outdoors, and the opportunity to provide service to those who also call Boulder County home.
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(303) 678-6215