Night Sky Event
Hitchcock Nature Center, Pottawattamie County
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Take in the beauty of the annual Perseid Meteor Shower on Saturday, August 10th at Hitchcock Nature Center. This spectacular display of lights and falling meteors is an event you don't want to miss.
Meet at the park entrance at 8:30 p.m. & bring your lawn chairs, blankets, binoculars & telescopes to view nature's fireworks. Picnic dinners are always a great idea, no alcohol please, and don't forget your bug spray!
There is no pre-registration needed for this event. Please note, this event has no registration but parking is limited. Late arrivals may not be able to attend due to parking restrictions & no participants will be admitted after 9:30 p.m. For additional information on this program please call 712-545-3283.
Participants must purchase a $3.00 per vehicle daily entrance pass or have a Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation membership to attend this program. Daily entrance passes may be purchased with exact change or check at the front gate and may be purchased the day of the event. Annual memberships start at $20.00 and may be purchased from staff at any of our parks, at the front gate, or at the Loess Hills Lodge at Hitchcock Nature Center during regular business hours. Annual memberships may also be purchased online at www.pottawattamieconservationfoundation.com. There is no additional fee to attend this program, free will donations are encouraged and will support continued programming opportunities in Pottawattamie County.
Well behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Pet owners must clean up after their animals and you may be asked to locate your group on the edge of crowd if we have a large number of participants. Disruptive pets may be asked to leave the event.
Weather Permitting
2019 Programming Sponsored by the Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation
The Pottawattamie County Conservation Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected status in its employment, programs, or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Human Resources Director, 227 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501