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There are two different kinds of night experiences at Bernheim:
Monthly Full Moon Night Hikes
These night hikes are timed to begin shortly after sunset and near moon rise on full moon nights. Because of changing day length the dates and times of full moon programs change throughout the year. Each full moon night hike is titled after one of the traditional seasonal names used by early settlers and Native Americans. Full moon programs weave together stories about night ecology, moon lore and history. These hikes, intended for adults and older children, keep to trails and open terrain. Cloudy skies and light drizzle doesn’t usually cancel these hikes but rain and bad weather may. Advance registration and payment is required.
Monthly Star Stories and Sky Watch Nights
Sky watch nights are a partnership program between Bernheim and the Louisville Astronomical Society. Knowledgeable amateur astronomers set up fairly powerful telescopes and provide information about the night sky. Anyone wanting advice on how to select and set-up their own telescopes will receive assistance. Because the night sky is constantly changing the featured sky objects that focus the program are constantly changing. These programs are rain or shine. If weather conditions don’t allow viewing of the night sky there will be a fun and informative media program inside the Garden Pavilion that includes star stories, images from some of the world’s best telescopes and information about our universe.
PLACE: The Garden Pavilion
(Take the first right past the entrance kiosk and look for the first parking area on the right.)
FEE: Bernheim members $10, Non-members $12 (Registration and payment are due in advance.)
TIMES: Vary with the date
Please note: Pets and smoking is are not allowed in the program areas.
The 2011 Night Program Schedule
Note: Seasons conform to the quarterly newsletter issue and not to actual seasons.
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Saturday, December 10, |
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5:30-7:00 PM |
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Full “Long Nights Moon” Night Hike |
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Saturday, December 17 |
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6:00-8:30 PM |
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Fall Star Stories and Sky Watch Night |
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Saturday, January 14 |
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6:00-8:30 PM |
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Winter Star Stories and Sky Watch Night |
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Saturday, February 11 |
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6:30-9:00 PM |
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Winter Star Stories and Sky Watch Night |
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Thursday, March 8 |
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7:00-8:30 PM |
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Full “Worm Moon” Night Hike |
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Saturday, March 24 |
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8:00-10:30 PM |
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Winter Star Stories and Sky Watch Night |
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Friday, April 6 |
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8:00-9:30 PM |
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Full “Sprouting Grass Moon” Night Hike |
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Saturday, April 14 |
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8:30-11:00 PM |
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Spring Star Stories and Sky Watch Night |
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Saturday, May 5 |
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8:30-10:00 PM |
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Full “Flower Moon” Night Hike |
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Saturday, May 12 |
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9:00-11:30 PM |
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Spring Star Stories and Sky Watch Night |
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Monday, June 4 |
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9:00-10:30 PM |
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Full “Hot Moon” Night Hike |
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Saturday, June 9 |
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9:30-12:00 PM |
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Spring Star Stories and Sky Watch Night |
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Tuesday, July 3 |
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9:00-10:30 PM |
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Full “Thunder Moon” Night Hike |
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Saturday, July 14 |
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9:30-12:00 PM |
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Summer Star Stories and Sky Watch Night |
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Wednesday, August 1 |
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9:00-10:30 PM |
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Full “Grain Moon” Night Hike |
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Saturday, August 11 |
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9:00-11:30 PM |
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Summer Star Stories and Sky Watch Night |
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Saturday, August 25 |
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6:22 -10:22 PM |
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CONNECT at Bernheim |
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Friday, August 31 |
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8:00-9:30 PM |
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Full “Blue Moon” Night Hike |
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Saturday, September 8 |
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8:30-11:00 PM |
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Summer Star Stories and Sky Watch Night |
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Saturday, October 13 |
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7:30-10:00 PM |
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Fall Star Stories and Sky Watch Night |
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Monday, October 29 |
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7:00-8:30 PM |
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Full “Hunters Moon” Night Hike |
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Saturday, November 10 |
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6:00-8:30 PM |
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Fall Star Stories and Sky Watch Night |
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Wednesday, November 28 |
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6:00-7:30 PM |
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Full “Frost Moon” Night Hike |
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Saturday, December 8, |
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5:30-8:00 PM |
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Fall Star Stories and Sky Watch Night |
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