Join the North Carolina State-Wide Star Party in Person County!

Skilled educators will guide groups through the dark night sky and acres of pasture and wooded trails at The Land at Hawkins Loop, a family-owned farm and nature-based event venue located less than 30 minutes from Durham, Hillsborough, Roxboro in beautiful Person County.

• Kendall Nelson, NASA Solar System Ambassador and Person County resident, will have powerful telescopes on hand or bring your own to set up on our stargazing lawn

• Brooklynn Joyner, a botanist, social scientist, and environmental educator with a passion for connecting people with nature and science, will groups on "Whisper in the Woods" trail walks to activate your senses while the natural world transitions from day to night

• The Walking Classroom team will loan guests a personal podcast player to walk, listen, and learn with elementary and middle school lessons about astronomy, meteorology, and other STEM topics

• A community bonfire will keep things cozy as the moon rises over the pond (weather permitting)

• Hawkins Loop Snack Bar will offer pre-order and on-site purchases for refreshments

Pre-registration via Eventbrite is required.

This FREE event will take place entirely outdoors and will be postponed in the event of heavy rain or wind.