Westminster Astronomical Society, Inc.

WASI Picnic (members + TSA)

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Event

https://westminsterastro.groups.io/g/main/table?id=37370  (CLICK "ADD ROW" to enter your participation in the database.  Requires log in to groups.io).

sent May 20 @ 10:29pm:  "SAVE THE DATE" - WASI Picnic on Saturday, August 1 @ BBNC pavilion w/star party!  Set up 4-5p.m.  

Give us all an idea what you'll bring/that you'll be coming:  https://westminsterastro.groups.io/g/main/table?id=37370&lv=&p=,,,20,0,0,0

Laurie V. Ansorge, Treasurer; treasurer@westminsterastro.org

TriState Astronomers have been invited again (as we do some outreach with them).  Lots of door prizes (donations accepted).  Rain or Shine!

The Carroll County 4H fair is now on this same date.  Consider split shifts as volunteers for this event to allow folks to attend both!

Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026

Time: 4 p.m. - 11:59 p.m. Eastern

Location: Bear Branch Nature Center
300 John Owings Rd
Westminster, MD 21158

Information for Visitors
Instructions for the Public:

 

Location Details

Bear Branch Nature Center
Monthly meeting and main observing site. Meetings second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 pm. Planetarium shows 7:30 and 8:30 once per month. Check website for specific dates.
300 John Owings Rd
Westminster, MD 21158
(click to get directions)
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Westminster Astronomical Society

Notes:
Check website during inclement weather.

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Invited neighbor club Tri-State again and shared some best practices.
Photo From WASI Picnic (members + TSA)
WASI & TSA picnic together & share best practices. Credit: Laurie V. Ansorge