The International Dark-Sky Association recognizes Hagerman NWR as a dark sky community; we will be hosting a 2 part full-day event on May 14th. The event will be hosted by three teams collaborating, including staff from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas Bluestem Master Naturalists, and The Friends of Hagerman.
Part 1: Meet at the refuge in the multipurpose event room at 10 am CST for hands-on educational activities and programming covering migratory birds and their relationship with the night sky.
Part 2: Meet outside the refuge for a Star Party from 8 pm-10 pm CST with telescopes for public viewing.