Statewide Astronomy Night at the Belle Isle Nature Center

Belle Isle Nature Center is partnering with Wayne State University’s Planetarium, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and the Michigan Science Center to host an Astronomy Night. Nature center staff will facilitate educational activities about nighttime animal adaptations and the Lights Out program to ensure safe passage for nocturnal wildlife. Wayne State University staff set up multiple telescopes on the nature trail and offer activities related to the sky. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will set up a to-scale, self-guided solar system tour, including trivia and fun facts about the planets. Michigan Science Center staff will provide an inflatable planetarium and offer an immersive tour of the sky. This event is free, but access to Belle Isle requires a recreation passport.