The Friends of the Night Sky will host a Lunch and Learn Wednesday 9/7/2022 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM at Mammen Family Public Library in Bulverde. Bring a lunch and learn something about light pollution and how simple it is to prevent it. Mammen Family Public Library Calendar  

Bring your lunch and join the Comal County Friends of the Night Sky as we kick off October 2022 as Hill Country Night Sky Month. Light Pollution affects us far more than just our ability to view the heavens, poor lighting practices can affect our health, attract un-wanted wildlife, and even compromise our security. The Comal County Friends of the Night Sky will talk about light pollution and steps we can take to create more effective lighting. Please note lunch is not being provided.

The New Braunfels Astronomy Club invites you to join us at the Tye Preston Memorial Library for Astronomy Night.  Members of the New Braunfels Astronomy Club will bring several telescopes as well as the Clubs Celestron 11" SCT!  For this Astronomy Night, we intend to view the several deep sky objects and some of the planets.

Members of the San Antonio Astronomical Association and park staff will be on site with their telescopes to point out the moon, constellations, planets and more. Drop-in any time between 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm on 12/03/2022! All ages are welcome! Where: This event will be held in the large overflow parking lot (just up the road from the big river parking lot). Look for the big blue "Stargazing Tonight" sign on the park road just across from this parking lot. Cost: Free with park admission; Adults: $7, Children 12 & under: Free If you arrive after hours and do not have [...]

We will be at the Texas A&M  Agrifest Open House!

Comal County Land and Sky Celebration A benefit for the Comal County Conservation Alliance & Comal County Friends of the Night Sky - Music, Camping, and Stargazing WHEN:  May 20, 2023, 5:00 PM - Midnight WHERE: 5080 Purgatory Rd, New Braunfels COST: Day-trippers: $15/pp, Campers: $25/pp TICKETS: Land and Sky Celebration Get your tickets beginning Wednesday, February 15th, 10 AM for a "stellar" event, benefiting our local, Comal County environmental organizations and to honor our Land and Sky with music, friends and fun! All profits go to Comal County Conservation Alliance and Comal County Friends of the Night Sky Gates open [...]

Spring Branch is striving to become an International DarkSky Community! Join us and learn why the night sky preservation is so important and how the right outdoor lighting at your Spring Branch home and business can make DarkSky certification a Reality! What: Preserving the Night Sky presentation by Comal County Friends of the Night Sky Location: Spring Creek Gardens, 11355 US-281N, Spring Branch, TX 78070 Date: Sept. 28, 2023 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 Refreshments available for purchase: Wine, Beer, and Coffee. Water is complimentary.   RSVP is appreciated to Michelle Molina at ccfnssec@gmail.com. We would like to know how many seats [...]

Mission Hills Listen and Learn 5:00-6:00 PM - Eat 6:00-8:30 - CCFNS Presentation

Learn why and how night-friendly and safe exterior lighting at your home and business can help Spring Branch become an International Dark Sky Community.   Preserving the Night Sky and Reducing Light Pollution presentation by Comal County Friends of the Night Sky Wednesday, December 6th Beefy's on the Green 12910 US Hwy 281N, Spring Branch, 78070 6:30 - 7:30 PM Come a little early to order and enjoy dinner during the presentation and Q & A.   Spring Branch is working to join Blanco, Dripping Springs, Fredericksburg, Horseshoe Bay, and Wimberly as an International Dark Sky Community in the Hill Country [...]

CCFNS Presentation