Discover Your Forest presents “Stars Over Newberry”

When:
August 12, 2016 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
2016-08-12T19:00:00-07:00
2016-08-12T22:00:00-07:00
Where:
Lava Butte
Cost:
$50

This year’s festivities will coincide with the height of the Perseid Meteor Showers, giving visitors an unparalleled vista of the night sky.

Stars Over Newberry is the annual fundraising event for Discover Your Forest which supports
stewardship, conservation education and volunteer programs in Central Oregon’s National
Forests.

At Stars Over Newberry, Friday, August 12th 2016, 7:00 – 10:00 PM, guests will get a one of a
kind after-hours experience atop Lava Butte, one of Central Oregon’s most well-known volcanic
features with breathtaking views of the valley and the night sky. Live music will be provided by
the Moon Mountain Ramblers. Worthy Brewing Company will debut the third in a series of
limited edition beers inspired by the 25th Anniversary of the Newberry National Volcanic
Monument, and Volcano Vineyards will serve a selection of local wines and sangria. Astronomy
experts will lead guests on a journey through the skies at telescope stations throughout the
event and a silent auction will feature local photographers’ depictions of scenes from the
Deschutes and Ochoco National Forest.

Tickets for this exciting event are on sale now and sponsorship opportunities are still available.
This event will sell out so get your tickets now!

In partnership with the US Forest Service, Discover Your Forest provides free educational
programming for over 6,000 school children annually throughout the Deschutes and Ochoco
National Forests. In addition, Discover Your Forest supports over 2,000 volunteers in the
Deschutes National Forest and interacts with over 200,000 visitors per year. Funds raised at
this event will go directly to supporting programs and visitor services on the Deschutes National
Forest.

For more information go to http://discoveryourforest.org/stars-over-newberry/ or call us at
541.383.5572.

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