ALConExpo 2008 . "In The Heart of the Heartland" . Des Moines, Iowa . July 18 & 19, 2008
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Ashton-Wildwood Park
8755 W. 122nd St. N.
Mingo, IA
Phone: 641-792-9780
Hours: Mid Apr-Oct
Type: County
Total Sites: 20
Sites w/Electricity: 0
RestroomsTent SitesPicnic AreasPlaygrounds   Fishing     Hiking Trails

 

 
July 18, 2008



Ashton Observatory
Ashton-Wildwood Park, Jasper County
Mingo, Iowa

Open House
5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
 
(Skies permitting, solar viewing for early arrivals)

Picnic
6:45 - 7:45 p.m.
 
Your down-home menu will include:

BarBQ Chicken
Corn on the Cob
Homestyle Potato Salad
Baked Beans
Ice Tea - Lemonade - Ice Water - Coffee
Cherry & Apple Pies
Ice Cream


Entertainment /Speaker
7:45 - 9 p.m. 



Open Viewing
(skies permitting)
9 - 11 p.m.
Space is available if you wish to bring and set up your own observing equipment.

Transportation
Bus transportation to the event can be arranged for an additional $15 fee.
(Sign-up for this service with your conference registration.)
- OR -
 If you are bringing your 
own wheels, see directions and map below:
Directions & Map
FREE PARKING

Learn more about Ashton Observatory & DMAS

Learn more about Ashton-Wildwood Park & Camping



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