Aquarids Meteor Shower Camp-Out

Aquarids Meteor Shower Camp-Out

Grab your telescope or binoculars and experience up to 80 meteors per hour from the area's best viewing location!

Event details

Address: 405 Corry St., Yellow Springs, OH 45387 [Map/directions]
Event has passed (Fri, May 06 2016)
* this page may be updated if event is repeated in the future *
Cost: $15 for members, $12 for non-members

Aquarids Meteor Shower Camp-Out

Enjoy a fun and educational experience including guided night hikes, campfire activities, as well as constellation lore and identification with Astronomer, Davin Flateau. Families welcome, under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Participants must provide personal camping gear/food/etc. See our website for additional information. Tickets required by Wed. May 4. Event on Fri. May 6. 7pm-9am, May 7. $15, members $12.

FAQ's 

Are tickets available at the door?

No, tickets must be purchased ahead of time.  

The best method for purchasing tickets is through Online Registration as it helps us to prepare for the event. Online registration is available until 30 minutes prior to the hike on the day of the event or until the group maximum is met, whichever comes first. Walk-in registration is not available.

Since we are a nonprofit organization, your ticket purchase serves as a donation receipt. We appreciate your cooperation.

Are there ID requirements or age limitations?

Please show your ID at check-in. (The ticket holder will check in when all party members arrive.)

What are my parking options at the event?

Participants may park in the Glen Helen parking lot, located at 405 Corry Street, Yellow Springs. If the parking lot is full, parking is available across the street in the overflow lot adjacent to the Antioch College Dorm; on the corner of Limestone and Corry Streets. Please DO NOT park in the dorm parking lot. Your vehicle may be towed.

Do I need to bring my printed ticket?

No. We do our best to minimize paper waste. Please bring your ID to check-in digitally.

Upon arrival, please check-in with a Glen Helen Staff Member.

What can/can't I bring to the event?

Please dress comfortably and appropriately for expected weather and trail conditions.  Wear closed-toe, trail appropriate shoes. Hiking sticks and trekking poles are permitted.

A water bottle is recommended.

Though we are a pet-friendly preserve, pets are not permitted on guided hikes.  If pets are permitted for this hike, it will be noted in the description above. We appreciate your understanding.

Will the event be canceled if it rains?

If rain or poor conditions occur, this hike will be canceled. Participants will be contacted by email at least 2 hours prior to the hike.

What is the refund policy?

We hope you are able to attend. In the event that a refund is necessary, please log into your Eventbrite account, go to Current Orders by clicking on My Tickets. When you find your order, click on it. Look for a button to Request a Refund and fill out the short contact form. Please include your order number and phone number to assist us in processing your request.

Refund requests must be received by 5 pm on the Wednesday before the hike.

If you are unable to make it to this event and decide not to request a refund or your request comes after the refund deadline, please know that 100% of your ticket value has been donated to Glen Helen, to support ecological education programming and environmental protection efforts. Your donation is tax deductible. Thank you. We appreciate your support.

Since Glen Helen is a nonprofit organization, is my ticket purchase tax deductible?

YES! Glen Helen is a nonprofit organization. As such, your ticket purchase is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. Thank you. We appreciate your support.

Glen Helen Nature Preserve

Aquarids Meteor Shower Camp-Out is taking place at Glen Helen Nature Preserve, which is located at 405 Corry St. in Yellow Springs. Glen Helen Nature Preserve - Glen Helen is a 1,000-acre nature preserve of woods, waterways, prairies, and fields, laced with 25 miles of trails. - read more

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