Who took care of baby Zeus? Why does Casseopeaia have to spend half her time upside down? Who might the Greater Bear and Lesser Bear represent? And how can we find all these constellations, and stories, in the myriad stars above us?
On Tuesday, August 19 at 7:30 PM, join Chocorua Lake Conservancy and longtime teacher, storyteller, and outdoor enthusiast Matt Krug for Stories Behind the Stars at Charlotte C. Browne Woods in Chocorua, NH, an evening of stories and star gazing.
For millennia people have used the night sky as a compass, a calendar, and a canvas to express their cultural ideology. Stories Behind the Stars combines myths from around the world, science, and imagination to introduce the audience to the night sky. We will discuss how to locate and recognize many of the major summer constellations, and how to navigate by the stars. Using our eyes we will meet villains, heroes, and lovers.
Bring your curiosity, a sense of wonder, and dress for the nighttime temps. You might also like to bring bug protection and a water bottle or a warm drink. Kids are welcome with an adult—Matt brings decades of experience as an elementary school teacher.
This program is free to CLC members, $10 suggested donation for non-members, and space is limited. Please register in advance above so that we can let you know of any changes to the schedule. You’ll receive directions to the location a couple of days before the event. Storm date/cloudy sky date will be Wednesday, August 20.
Matt Krug has been introducing audiences to the night sky for more decades than he would care to admit. When not teaching or performing, he can be found making “To Do” lists at his home in Fryeburg, Maine.
Banner image: Photo by Klemen Vrankar on Unsplash