Washoe Lake State Park is offering a variety of events this month, including an astronomy program with telescopes, a slide presentation about Washoe Lake, a campfire program and a full moon hike.

These events are included with the park’s entrance fee of $7/vehicle. Nevada residents receive a $2 discount.

June 11, 8:30pm: Star Party

The Northern Nevada Astronomy Group will have telescopes set up at the Maze parking lot for viewing stars, planets, and other wonders of the night sky. Bring a jacket, lawn chair, and a red light if possible (red lights do not negatively affect night vision).

June 15, 8:30pm: Washoe Lake Slide Presentation

This 30- to 45-minute program will focus on Washoe Lake State Park and its natural and cultural resources. There will be a brief history of Washoe Valley highlighting park facilities, activities and interpretive programs.

Meet in the Equestrian Pavilion. Enter the park, turn right, pass the campground, and follow a short gravel road to the pavilion’s parking area.

June 18, 7:30pm: Nevada Wildlife Campfire Program

Guest speaker Tricia Dutcher from the Oxbow Nature Study Area in Reno will talk about Nevada’s wildlife species. Participants should bring a lawn chair and flashlight.

Meet at campsite No. 14 in Campground Loop A.

June 20, 8:30pm: Full Moon Hike

Reservations are required for this hike (775.687.4319 or washoelake@hdiss.net). This will be a one-mile, out-and-back walk on the beach of Little Washoe Lake.

Meet in the parking lot at Little Washoe Lake.