Coming Events

(Observatory is open to the public
ONLY for scheduled events).

Star Parties

Monday, April 14

Mars and Total Lunar Eclipse
Star Party begins 9pm
Details

Saturday, April 26

Solar Observing: 11-3
Star Party begins 9pm
Details

Night Sky Classes

Tuesdays:
Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 4,
Mar. 25, Apr. 1, Apr. 22

Learn about the seasonal sky, with telescope
observing after class. Details

New Docent Training

Begins Wednesday, April 30
To register, contact
Steve Smith at ssmith@rfo.org
Details

Above: The Observatory at night. Photo by Mark Hillestad
Top right photo of Refractor Telescope by Jerry Telfer

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Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

"Team Sugarloaf" operates Sugarloaf Ridge,
including the campground.
Team Sugarloaf is a unique partnership of five nonprofit organizations that have worked tirelessly to
keep our park open.  

Partners are: Sonoma Ecology Center; United Camps, Conferences and Retreats; Valley of the Moon Natural History Association; Sonoma County Trails Council; and Valley of the Moon Observatory Association.  

With expertise in campground operations, ecological restoration, astronomy, trails management, and volunteer recruiting and training, Team Sugarloaf is creating new opportunities for Sugarloaf Ridge and its visitors.  Visit sugarloafpark.org for more information.

Come to stargaze and camp at Sugarloaf Ridge!