7-28-23

By University Communications

HAYS, Kan. -  The Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) will host its annual Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party on Aug. 11. KWEC, located 10 miles northeast of Great Bend at 592 NE K-156 Highway, welcomes the public to enjoy free, family-friendly activities beginning at 8:30 p.m.

Each year, as the Earth passes through the dust and debris of the Swift-Tuttle comet, the KWEC celebrates the end of summer by watching the meteors or shower activity. Stargazers may spot from 60-100 meteors per hour during this time.

Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets for comfortable sky-watching. The center will offer various space-themed crafts, science experiments, planetarium shows, and games. In addition, special black light chemistry experiments will be set up in the auditorium.

Highlighting the evening, s’mores, a time-honored summer tradition, will be roasted at the center’s fire pit.