Irondequoit Eclipse Fest: Together in Totality

Irondequoit is right on track for a spectacular viewing of the upcoming Great North American Eclipse. To celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime event and Helmer's 50th anniversary, please join us at Helmer Nature Center on Monday, April 8th from 1:00-5:00 pm for the Irondequoit Eclipse Fest: Together in Totality. The event is being sponsored by Helmer Nature Center, West Irondequoit Central School District, Irondequoit Recreation, the Town of Irondequoit, and the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County. This all-ages event is FREE and open to the public. Eclipse Fest will have something for everyone: bounce house for kids, telescopes with solar filters, fun crafts and activities for all ages, space- themed music, a self-guided planet hike, Keuka Lake Amateur Radio Association with ham radios, community tabling, eclipse logo contest winners art display, NASA live stream of the eclipse, informational sessions, and plenty of room in our fields for eclipse viewing! The event will be held rain or shine. Plus food trucks will be on site for purchasing food and beverage! Parking: Helmer will have limited parking for those with accessibility needs (handicap placards must be shown for entry; first come, first available basis). There will be a free shuttle looping to Helmer every fifteen minutes between 12:45pm-5:00 from the parking lot of the Irondequoit Recreation Community Center, 450 Skyview Centre Pkwy Suite 200, Irondequoit, NY 14622.Participants are encouraged to walk, bike, or park in lots at nearby schools such Dake Jr. High School and Irondequoit High School. Helmer will have a limited number of eclipse glasses for a suggested donation of $2 available at the Fest, cash or check only. For event details, visit our website at: bit.ly/Eclipse2024_HNC

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