Perseid Meteor Shower Over the Swamp

Moon © Chris Helzer

Date/Time:
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
7:30 pm

Overview:
Join us for at the Thousand Acre Swamp to watch the Perseid meteor shower, led by Jackson Thomas Steve Gooding and Diane Taggart.

Bring a flashlight and lawn or lounge chair. Dress for cool evenings.

Dress in hiking clothes suitable for weather conditions. Trails are muddy and bordered with poison ivy, so have appropriate footwear. Mosquitoes thrive in warm weather; protect yourself with insect repellant and appropriate covering.

Download a full schedule of hikes here.

Registration/Fee:
All hikes are free and open to the public.  Please be prompt. For information, contact Marie Heerkens (585) 425-9561.

We also offer private, group hikes to scout groups, clubs, and other organizations. If you would like to schedule a private hike for your organization, please contact Sue Pixley at (585) 586-6677.

Location:
Hikes begin in the Thousand Acre Swamp sanctuary parking lot, located in Penfield at 158l Jackson Road between Atlantic Avenue and Plank Road, opposite Penfield Center Road. The driveway is adjacent to Penfield Volunteer Ambulance.