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Family Hike at Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf New Volunteer Orientation | Orientación para voluntarios nuevos

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10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

New Volunteer Training

Interested in volunteering for the Robert Ferguson Observatory? Fill out a volunteer application at https://rfo.org/index.php/volunteer/. We will contact you with more details.

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9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Want to have a fun and educational, yet exclusive star gazing experience? Our What’s Up events are just the ticket! Our public star parties can get very crowded. We keep the attendance limited for our What’s Up program so visitors can get more time at the telescopes, more time to ask questions, and overall haveContinue reading

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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Young Astronomers Meeting

June 6 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Young Astronomers Meeting

If you are in grades 4-9 (but who's counting?) and interested in all things space, or know someone who is, join a virtual meeting and meet others with similar interests.Contact youngastronomers@rfo.org for the zoom link.

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12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Family Day Program

June 8 @ 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Family Day Program

Join us for this special family day program, created specifically for families with children 12 and under. We will be doing several special activities that will teach children about our solar system and our nearest star, the sun! Advanced tickets are required. Purchase tickets at rfo.simpletix.com. There must be at least one adult chaperone perContinue reading

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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

New Volunteer Training

June 11 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

New Volunteer Training

Interested in volunteering for the Robert Ferguson Observatory? Fill out a volunteer application at https://rfo.org/index.php/volunteer/. We will contact you with more details.

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2025-06-16

Summer Science Camps: Creek Camps for ages 8-12, Session 1

June 16 @ 9:00 am - June 20 @ 3:00 pm

Summer Science Camps: Creek Camps for ages 8-12, Session 1

Join Jonny and Camille for Creek Camp at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park this summer! In this day camp (9:00 am-3:00 pm) kids will enjoy hiking and exploring the trails of Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, including splashing around in the creek in the afternoon. Campers will learn about local plants, animals, and the indigenous Wappo, CoastContinue reading

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2025-06-16

Summer Science Camps: Creek Camps for ages 8-12, Session 1

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2025-06-16

Summer Science Camps: Creek Camps for ages 8-12, Session 1

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

New Volunteer Telescope Training

June 18 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

New Volunteer Telescope Training

Interested in volunteering for the Robert Ferguson Observatory? Fill out a volunteer application at https://rfo.org/index.php/volunteer/. We will contact you with more details.

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Summer Science Camps: Creek Camps for ages 8-12, Session 1

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2025-06-16

Summer Science Camps: Creek Camps for ages 8-12, Session 1

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2025-06-21

Public Star Party

June 21 @ 9:00 pm - June 22 @ 12:00 am

Public Star Party

Purchase tickets at rfo.simpletix.com.Presentations on astronomical topics are given in the classroom throughout the course of the evening. Starting at dusk, the Observatory’s three main telescopes are open for your viewing. Docents set up additional telescopes in front of the building. Friendly and knowledgeable docents are available to answer your questions. $17.00 per adult; $12.00 forContinue reading

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2025-06-21

Public Star Party

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Park Rx—Forest Bathing Walk

June 22 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Park Rx—Forest Bathing Walk

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8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

New Volunteer Telescope Training

June 25 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

New Volunteer Telescope Training

Interested in volunteering for the Robert Ferguson Observatory? Fill out a volunteer application at https://rfo.org/index.php/volunteer/. We will contact you with more details.

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9:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Bring Your Own Binoculars & Chair

June 26 @ 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Bring Your Own Binoculars & Chair

Bring Your Own Binoculars and Chair! This is a guided tour into the wonders of the night sky that are visible through common binoculars. Guests will station their chairs in the parking lot outside the observatory and knowledgeable docents with laser pointers will guide guests to the hidden secrets of the night sky. Expect toContinue reading

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9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Docent and Member Night

June 28 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Docent and Member Night

Thank you for supporting the observatory! Please join us for an informal open house. Come for a tour, meet docents, and check out our telescopes! Drive past the Sugarloaf Ridge park entry kiosk and park in the lot by the white barn.Do dress warmly; telescope rooms are open to the night air and it getsContinue reading

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8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

New Volunteer Telescope Training

July 2 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

New Volunteer Telescope Training

Interested in volunteering for the Robert Ferguson Observatory? Fill out a volunteer application at https://rfo.org/index.php/volunteer/. We will contact you with more details.