Join us for the Dark Sky Festival 2024!

Schedule of Events:

Sequoia National Park: Giant Forest Area

11:00am - 11:20am: NPS Ranger Forest Feature

Presenter: NPS Ranger
Location: Giant Forest Museum

Join a ranger to explore various topics that happen after sunset in Sequoia National Park.

3:00pm - 4:00pm: Philanthropy's Role in Dark Sky Protection

Presenter: Sequoia Parks Conservancy
Location: Beetle Rock Center

4:00pm: Silent Auction Closes

Sequoia Parks Conservancy
Location: Beetle Rock Center

Sequoia National Park: Lodgepole

3:00pm - 4:40pm: Nocturnal Animal Critter Talk and Table

Presenter: NPS Ranger
Location: Lodgepole Visitor Center

Join a ranger to learn about some of the animals that are active and night and what adaptations they use.

8:00pm - 9:00pm: Presentation (TBA)

Presenter: Jeremy Evans
Location: Lodgepole Amphitheater

Sequoia National Park: Wuksachi

10:00am - 12:00pm: Our Moon Book Signing w/Rebecca Boyle

Rebecca's book will be available to purchase at park stores inside park visitor centers.
Location: Wuksachi Alta Room

Meet the DSF Keynote Speaker and author of the book Our Moon - Rebecca Boyle. Make sure to bring your copy to get signed!

9:00pm - 10:00pm: Wonders of the Night Sky

Presenter: Sequoia Parks Conservancy
Location: Wuksachi Back Parking Lot

Kings Canyon National Park: Grant Grove Area

10:00am - 11:00am: Engineering Mavericks: The Rogue Chronicles

Presenter: Terry Himes
Location: Kings Canyon Visitor Center

10:00am - 5:00pm: Walk Around the Solar System

Self Guided
Location: Panoramic Point

The night sky in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is one of the darkest in the State of California. Explore the Wonders of the Night Sky on this naked-eye astronomy program, where we will take you on a visual tour through the stars and constellations!

Meet at the Big Stump parking lot in Grant Grove. Please carpool.

11:30am - 12:30pm: Astrophotography with Brian Fruda

Presenter: Brian Fruda
Location: Kings Canyon Visitor Center

Explore the universe from America's darkest skies with traveling astrophotographer Brian Fulda, who captures stunning images of space through his telescope. Learn about how these photographs are captured, the crucial role dark skies play in making the images possible, and ongoing efforts to combat light pollution.

1:00pm - 2:00pm: History and Impact of the Dark Sky Festival

Presenter: Sequoia Parks Conservancy Executive Director, Savannah Boiano
Location: Kings Canyon Visitor Center

6:30pm - 7:00pm: Kids Programing (TBA)

Presenter: NPS Ranger
Location: Big Stump Parking Lot

8:00pm - 9:00pm: Wonders of the Night Sky

Presenter: Sequoia Parks Conservancy
Location: Big Stump Parking Lot

The night sky in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is one of the darkest in the State of California. Explore the Wonders of the Night Sky on this naked-eye astronomy program, where we will take you on a visual tour through the stars and constellations!