Tippecanoe – In celebration of International Observe the Moon Night, the Warsaw Astronomical Society and Potawatomi Wildlife Park are partnering to present a night with our moon. The evening will begin with a public talk about the moon followed by observing through telescopes.
The program will be held at Potawatomi Wildlife Park at the Bessinger Pavilion Saturday evening October 8th starting 8PM. The observing portion of the night that follows the talk is pending clear skies.
Plan to attend and learn about our moon. Questions may be directed to the Potawatomi Wildlife Park director at (574)498-6550 or park@getintonature.com.
About Potawatomi Wildlife Park: Potawatomi Wildlife Park is a free-admission 317 acre park along the Tippecanoe River south of Bourbon, IN. It is in Marshall County, just over the Kosciusko County border. Coming from the north, the park entrance is located approximately 1/2 mile south of State Road 10 directly across from 17th Road. Coming from the south, the entrance is approximately 1/2 mile north of the Tippecanoe Bridge on State Road 331.
Recognized as Indiana’s first official dark-sky preserve, the property is a favorite site for local and regional amateur astronomers. The Park is open daily from sunrise to sunset for you to walk the trails and observe or study wildlife or learn about the historic features the park preserves.
