This weekends events:
Astronomy & Stargazing
July 9 Saturday, 8:00pm-10:00pm
Do you have an interest in astronomy? Feed your wonder and answer your questions about the heavens! Colfax astronomer Don Machholz, author and comet-hunter, will weave tales of the galaxies and explore the night sky with his telescopes. Instruction is given using binoculars and telescopes. Pre-registration is requested.
More information and registration here...Canceled if you cannot see the stars.
Free to members, General Admission is $7/person
Solar Cooking & Fun in the Sun - Adventures in Nature!
July 10, Sunday, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Learn to cook with sun power from Karen Nodolf and Greta Hendrickson of Solar Cookers International. They will lead cooking demonstrations with solar cookers. Food will be available for tasting! Many great activities and experiments with the sun's energy will be on display to engage people of all ages, including taking temperature readings, make your own sun dial, and learning about plants that can take the heat!
Takes place rain or shine!
Make a day out of it and bring a picnic lunch.Nature Shop open.
Free to members, General Admission is $3/person.