Evening viewing the “Night Skies” at the Rend Lake Visitor Center

BENTON, IL – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Science Series’ July night programs continue this Saturday, July 18 with the “Night Skies” program. Come to the Rend Lake Project Office/Visitor Center as Rend Lake College General Science Associate Professor, Greg Hollmann allows you to explore our solar system through a high powered telescope.

Hollmann will point out bright stars, constellations, and planets while telling stories of ancient mythology and modern science as it relates to the heavens. This night program starts at 8:00 p.m. and will end at 10:00 p.m. on July 18, 2015 and will be held at the Rend Lake Project Office/Visitor Center. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy an evening with an amazing view.

Also join us for our last nighttime program on July 25 and watch as the Rend Lake Visitor Center comes to life with visitors from the past. This program will also run from 8:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. For more information about Rend Lake’s Environmental Science Series, please call the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rend Lake Project Office at 618-724-2493 or like us on Facebook at the Rend Lake Project Office/Visitor Center.