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Community Bulletin

Wildflower Hotline. Where (other than the trails of Monte Nido!) to see the best wildflowers this spring.

Lyrids Meteor Shower. How and when to watch. (Hint: after the moon sets and before the sun rises.)

The Quietest Year. A new documentary film about the impacts of noise on human and animal health.

Monte Nido’s 4th of July Parade and Picnic. The planning has begun! Contact the organizers to volunteer.

Community Calendar

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Recent News

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πŸŒ™ Dark Sky Night 7: Celestial Events
πŸŒ™ Dark Sky Night 7: Celestial Events

The sun and moon are joining the celebration and bringing Dark Sky Week to a close by gifting us a few moments of darkness during this year’s total solar eclipse. Tune in to NASA’s live stream and watch the eclipse Live as it moves across North America, starting at 10 am PT.

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πŸŒ™ Dark Sky Night 5 & 6: A Weekend of Wonder
πŸŒ™ Dark Sky Night 5 & 6: A Weekend of Wonder

This weekend, make an effort to spend time away from all forms of artificial light and give your body a rest. Shut your computer, turn off notifications, and listen to the sound of frogs and the crickets at night. Look up at the sky, let your eyes adjust to the darkness, and see how many constellations you can spot.

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πŸŒ™ Dark Sky Night 4: Capture the Stars with Your Camera
πŸŒ™ Dark Sky Night 4: Capture the Stars with Your Camera

Dark Sky week is the perfect time to capture the constellations with your camera. As the moon wanes, leading up to the new moon (and solar eclipse) on the 8th, we'll have the opportunity to see the stars with minimal lunar illumination. This makes it easier to focus on fainter celestial objects and achieve more detailed images of the night sky.

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Featured Shop Item!

Featured Shop Item!

Designed by 10-year-old Monte Nido resident, Nyla Wallace, this t-shirt is the official design for the July 4th, 2023 Parade and Picnic. 

Nyla says, "I chose the colors of the wildflowers that popped up all over the mountains and canyons after the rains. It's been a while since I've seen so much color around here."

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