Recreation

Youth astronomy camp set for July 21-23

KELSEYVILLE – The Taylor Observatory will host a youth astronomy camp for seventh, eighth and ninth graders in July.


The camp will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 21 and Thursday, July 22, and 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, July 23.


We live on the small planet Earth in the Milky Way Galaxy within a universe made up of billions of stars.


Join instructor Edward Giannelli to explore this universe using Taylor Observatory’s Norton Planetarium's digital star theater to experience stars, planets and constellations.


Participate in activities, know what is up in the night sky, discover what tools astronomers use to measure distance and brightness of stars. They'll also search for extraterrestrial life.


To participate in the camp, please download the registration form or contact the Observatory coordinator.


The cost is $60, which includes materials and a snack.


Registration and payment should be received by July 14. Maximum number of participants is set at 30.


Please direct all questions to Taylor Observatory Coordinator Barbara McIntyre by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or voice mail, 707-262-4121.


Taylor Observatory is located at 5725 Oak Hills Lane, Kelseyville, Calif.

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Anderson Marsh State Historic Park hosts once-a-month walks and tours this summer

LOWER LAKE – The Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association (AMIA) is offering once a month guided nature walk through Anderson Marsh’s oak woodlands and riparian habitat, followed by a Ranch House tour, on three upcoming Saturday mornings: June 19, July 17 and Aug. 21.


Meet in front of the Ranch House at 8 a.m. for time to experience the early morning wildlife to be found in the Ranch House and Barn complex yard – walk begins at 8:30 a.m.


The nature walk is ADA accessible.


Experience the flora and fauna of the marsh, Cache Creek, hear about the history of the area and after the walk, tour the 19th Century Ranch House.


Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is located on Highway 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake.


For more information about the walks email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 707-995-2658.


For more information about the park, visit www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=483.

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