What a fun and charmingly old-fashioned Fourth of July we have the good fortune to celebrate here in Monte Nido! 2023’s “Flower Power” Parade and the Picnic at “Fleemans’ Meadow” may be over for this year, but the events will be in our (especially the children’s) memories forever. It is the quintessence of Monte Nido.

The July 4th Parade & Picnic is almost here! Here's everything you need to know to get ready for the day!

We're reaching out to our community to help us gather some fantastic prizes for the raffle. It's the perfect opportunity for local businesses, talented individuals, and generous folks like you to showcase your products or services.

Are you a member of a three-generation Monte Nido family? Have you witnessed living in this neighborhood from one generation to another? If so, we want to honor YOU as the Grand Marshals for the upcoming 2023 4th of July Parade!

We look forward to gathering and sharing good times with new neighbors, who are getting their first taste of Monte Nido, and past residents, who come back to enjoy what makes this place so special.

The Super Bloom has all of us inspired to pay tribute to the beautiful blooms around us, so let's extend the wonderful colors into the deep summer months.

Join us for an unforgettable July 4th parade and picnic celebration in Monte Nido! With vibrant floats, games and refreshments, it's an event not to be missed.

Thanks to all who attended the private tour of the National Park Service Visitors Center followed by a guided walk around the grounds of the King Gillette Ranch!

Tonight is the final night of Dark Sky Week and what better way to celebrate than with nature's own light show!

As humans, we tend to think of the night as a time of rest and recuperation. But for many animals, it's a time of activity and exploration. Whether they're hunting for food, socializing with other animals, or navigating their way through the darkness, wildlife relies on the night to survive. And for many of these creatures, dark skies are an essential component of their habitat.

Meditation has long been known to offer a variety of benefits for the mind and body, and for centuries, people have turned to meditation to find inner peace and relaxation. While meditation can be done anywhere, there is something particularly special about meditating under dark skies.

Dark Sky communities are generally safe communities, but criminal activity can still be a concern for some individuals based on their experiences. When it's dark, our fear response is triggered as our brains try to fill in the gaps and imagine potential dangers lurking in the shadows. This is a normal part of our survival instinct.

Light pollution, which currently affects a quarter of the planet and is increasing by approximately 6% each year, has led to an increase in the number of disrupted circadian rhythms for living beings, including plants.

As humans, we rely on natural light cues, such as the daily cycle of light and dark, to regulate our biological processes. This is known as the circadian rhythm, which influences behaviors such as sleep patterns. Artificial light at night disrupts these natural rhythms and can have detrimental effects on our behavior and physiology.

Dark sky communities, also known as dark sky places, are designated areas where efforts are made to minimize artificial light pollution and protect the natural darkness of the night sky.

Welcome to the first night of Dark Sky Week: an invitation to turn down your exterior lights and observe the night sky. Tonight we're reading The Darkness Manifesto by Johan Eklöf.

It's almost here! For the third year in a row Monte Nido is participating in International Dark Sky Week, which officially starts this Saturday, April 15th, and runs through April 22nd.