Earth Hour Marshmallow Roast & Stargazing - Sat, Mar 26 2011

Earth Hour Marshmallow Roast & Stargazing (3/26/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

Coronation Park and Telus World of Science

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 26 2011 7:30 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Mar 26 2011 3:30:00 PM

Event Duration:

2.5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Event Coordinator(s):

Ryan
Sandie
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Member Cost:

$1.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All - DO NOT USE

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

18 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Earth Hour is a global symbolic gesture to raise awareness about climate change. People in cities across the globe have been asked to turn their lights off between 8PM and 9PM on March 26th, in order to show their support for this cause.

Celebrate Earth Hour by joining us at Coronation Park for a marshmallow roast. Afterwards, weather permitting, we will try to do some stargazing at the Telus World of Science Observatory.

We will meet at SITE 2 of Coronation Park (blue canopy) for the marshmallow roast. The $1 cost that we are asking everyone for will go towards the cost of purchasing marshmallows for the group. Any extra funds that we may collect will be submitted as donations to the EOC. Please Note: Neither Sandie nor Ryan has a wood-burning fireplace nor a place to store firewood, therefore we need your firewood! If you have access to firewood and are able to help us out, please let us know in advance how much you will be able to bring. We will be forever grateful (and will waive the event cost for anyone who is able to bring us some firewood).

After the marshmallow roast, we'll head over to the observatory, which is located adjacent to the main building of the Telus World of Science on its south-east side. Astronomers from the Royal Astronomical Society of Edmonton take care of several telescopes in the observatory, and will hopefully be able to show us some really cool celestial wonders, such as stars, planets and nebulae. There is no cost to visit the observatory, but whether we will be able to see anything obviously depends on having clear skies.

If the sky is cloudy, the marshmallow roast will still go ahead, but we'll have to take our chances with the stargazing (we might get lucky - sometimes just a slight break in the clouds is enough!).

**It is still March, and normal temperatures for the time of year suggest that the temperature will likely be, at best, at or just above freezing during this event. So please make sure you come dressed for the chill! (Layered clothing is really important!) And, consider bringing your own hot beverage to help you to stay warm!**

Please note that as it is still winter, the Coronation Park washrooms will not be open. However, washroom facilities are available at the Telus World of Science main building, which will be open until 9PM.

Even if you can't attend this EOC event, please consider taking part in Earth Hour by turning off your lights.

Required Items to Bring:
Very warm clothing - wear layers!
Mitts/gloves, scarf, headwear
Money for marshmallows & EOC donation (please bring exact change)
Hot beverage to keep warm! (eg. hot chocolate, tea, apple cidar, coffee)
Skewers/roasting sticks for roasting marshmallows

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Wood (PLEASE alert Sandie or Ryan, in advance, if you can provide firewood)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Coronation Park is located north of 111 Ave., west of Westmount Shopping Centre (and potentially within walking distance from its bus terminal). Access to Coronation Park is best achieved by following 142 Ave. north from 111 Ave. 115 Ave., following 115 Ave. east to 139 St., and then following 139 St. to the park entrance. Picnic Site #2 (blue canopy) is very near the location of the "A" in the Google Map below. The Telus World of Science is also located in Coronation Park, nearer the intersection of 142nd St. and 111 Ave (a short walking distance from our picnic site).

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Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$1.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$1.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Contribution for purchase of marshmallows
(Extra $$ will submitted as donations to the EOC)

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the EOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!