During the height of the summer, the sessions can attract audiences of 70 to 80 people, Wilcots said. The presentation with slide show and question and answer period are held even if it is cloudy and sky cannot be viewed through the telescope. The sessions are held if it is raining only if there is a shelter available. Anyone interested in attending a session should always contact the park to make sure the program is on as scheduled, because the schedule occasionally changes. Universe in the Park Remaining 1999 schedule.
Events are subject to change.
Call the park listed to confirm the session will be held. We think this study will help us understand what we can expect to see if old growth forest eventually develops along stream banks, and if steps are taken to ensure that wood falling into the streams isn t removed. Researchers believe that historically, more woody debris existed in northern streams. I think the primary reason why habitat improvement structures work so well in our trout streams is because these streams are starved for cover because of the low volumes of natural wood. To improve habitat, fish managers have been using a variety of techniques including placing half logs, deflectors and boom covers to create cover for trout.