Upcoming Events
Yosemite Valley - May 9th and 10th 2025
Yosemite National Park Interpretive Programs
May 9th 2025 - The Wonders of Dark Skies - Astrophotography, Astronomy, Light Pollution and Prevention.
This program covers light pollution and prevention followed by a night sky tour using basic photography equipment and deep sky telescope imaging. Showcasing images and videos from Yosemite, Death Valley, Yellowstone, Sequoia, and more, see the Milky Way, lunar rainbows, meteor showers, distant galaxies, comets, nebulas, and eclipses. Come learn more about light pollution & prevention, night photography, and astronomy, or simply enjoy the slideshow. Notice: this is an indoor Keynote presentation.
May 10th 2025 - Yosemite Landmarks: Origins and History of Yosemite’s Places and Names
Did you wonder who explored and named Yosemite’s iconic landmarks? Join me on this evening of historic discovery.
September 12th-14th 2025 - Dark Sky Festival Weekend!
2025 Annual Dark Sky Festival in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
I will be presenting Light Pollution and Astronomy/Astrophotography programs at the Dark Sky Festival in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. September 12-14th 2025. Exact program schedule TBD
February/March 2026 - Exact Dates TBD
2026 Annual Death Valley Dark Sky Festival - TBD
I will be presenting a Light Pollution and Astronomy/Astrophotography program plus two "How To" Astrophotography sessions at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center auditorium, followed by two evening meetups to practice what you have learned.