Bowland Dark Skies Festival 17th to 23rd February 2020 Join us for a star-dusting of events celebrating Bowland’s fantastic dark skies! 17th February © Steven Kidd
Pop-up Planetarium – Knowle Green 1pm, 2pm or 3pm
Step inside the pop-up planetarium for a journey through space – without leaving the ground! Discover the wonders of the planets and stars with amateur astronomer, and professional scientist, Robert Ince. Great for families with children eight years and over. Booking essential. Tel: 01200 448000 or email: sandra.silk@lancashire.gov.uk £2.50 per person © Matthew Savage
18th February
Tales from a Dark Forest Night – Gisburn Forest 7pm to 8.30pm
Join us in the forest where we’ll be keeping cosy in the yurt as we listen to night-time tales with local storyteller, Sue Allonby. Great for families with children eight years and over. Booking essential. Tel: 01200 448000 or email: sandra.silk@lancashire.gov.uk £3 per child (adults come free) 20th February
Free Family Nature Event: Creatures of the Night – Barley 4pm to 6.30pm
Have a go at owl pellet dissection then come on a nature walk to discover what night-time creatures we can hear – or see! Aimed at families with children four to 12 years old. Booking essential. Visit: www.pendlehillproject.com/whats-on Free 28
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