Palo Pinto Mountains State Park will be hosting this free public event. Event go-ers will get a sneak preview of the new 3,331-acre park, which is under development with its opening date at least two years away.
Members of both the Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas and the Fort Worth Astronomical Society will be on hand with telescopes that attendees can use. Bring chairs, water, bug spray and your own telescope if you would like. Brisket sandwiches will be available and donations are welcome.
Directions: Exit I-20 at exit 361, go north on Hwy 16 four miles, turn West on FM 2372 for two miles and then follow the signs. Info: John Ferguson at 254-210-3015
The Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club will meet at the Smokestack Restaurant in Thurber at 6 pm for dinner before the party. Thurber is on I-20 about 40 miles west of Weatherford.The restaurant is on the north side of I-20 and is visible from the highway. RSVP: Nancy Mcvean - nancymcvean@gmail.com or 817-596-5209
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Strawn, TX
United States