Skywatch Reprise

On Sunday evening, Oct. 14, the Conservation Commission, in collaboration with Norwalk River Watershed Association, Wilton Garden Club, Wilton Land Conservation Trust, and Woodcock Nature Center will offer a reprise of the educational and enjoyable Skywatch they hosted in November 2016.

To be held again at Slaughter Field at the corner of Nod Hill and Piper’s Hill Rds., the event will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will include sightings of several lunar, planetary and other astronomical wonders through the telescopes of members of the John J. McCarthy Observatory in New Milford, CT.

There will be a bonfire near the Piper’s Road entry where makings of s’mores, hot chocolate, hot cider, and other refreshments prepared and offered by members of the Conservation Commission will be available to all.

Attendees should park along Piper’s Hill Rd. and dress for the weather (as well as care against ticks) including long pants and long-sleeved shirts since the astronomers also will provide an opportunity to lie on the ground to identify some of the celestial bodies overhead. The Commission also suggests bringing a blanket to lay on the ground.

While the event is free, registration via email will help with planning and ensuring attendees can get up-to-date information about go/postpone to the rain date. Because the Skywatch will occur in a dark environment, dogs are not permitted for this occasion to avoid any harm to attendees or pets. The rain date is two weeks later, Sunday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m., in time to join goblins and witches as they fly past the moon!