Aurora borealis - Eastman Nature Center

Event information

Date

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Add to Calendar 2024-11-05 18:00:00 2024-11-05 20:00:00 Aurora borealis - Eastman Nature Center There has been much excitement around the Northern Lights - or auroras - lately. Learn about their cultural significance over time and what scientists know about them today.As we ride the peak of an 11-year cycle in 2024 and 2025, we have many more chances to see them. We won't be viewing the Northern Lights as part of this program but we will include tips on how you can improve your chances of seeing them. We will review apps and the best local viewing areas, and learn how to get involved with NASA's Aurorasaurus citizen science project from one of their local volunteers. Eastman Nature Center Eastman Nature Center Eastman Nature Center America/Chicago public

Time

6 - 8 p.m. Central time

Location

Eastman Nature Center
13351 Elm Creek Road
Dayton, MN 55369

Contact

For course content information: info@minnesotamasternaturalist.org

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There has been much excitement around the Northern Lights - or auroras - lately. Learn about their cultural significance over time and what scientists know about them today.

As we ride the peak of an 11-year cycle in 2024 and 2025, we have many more chances to see them. We won't be viewing the Northern Lights as part of this program but we will include tips on how you can improve your chances of seeing them. We will review apps and the best local viewing areas, and learn how to get involved with NASA's Aurorasaurus citizen science project from one of their local volunteers.

Cost

$25

Registration

Cancellation requests received more than two weeks before the start of class are refunded minus a $10 processing fee. No refunds will be given for cancellation requests received less than two weeks before the start of class.

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

Advanced Master Naturalist training courses provide opportunities to participate in a recreational activity and learn about a new natural resource topic. Topics build on the curriculum taught in our core biome courses, but participants do not need to be Master Naturalists to take any of the advanced training courses.