The full moon is seen from Copenhagen, Denmark, Monday April 2, 2007. Scientists in Shanghai, China are developing a nuclear-powered lunar rover for the country's first unmanned mission to the moon in 2012. The six-wheeled vehicle has been under development for four years at the Shanghai Aerospace System Engineering Institute, where a laboratory has been outfitted to replicate the lunar surface. (AP Photo/John McConnico)

Henry County Conservation is hosting an event at Oakland Mills County Park this Tuesday for wine and moon enthusiasts.

Conservation Naturalist Cari Nicely says participants ages 21 or older are asked to bring a bottle of wine to share for a tasting event on the decks of their new Imogene and George cabins for their “Wine About the Moon Phases” program starting at 6:30 p.m. She says additional outdoor activities will be dependent on the weather, “We are planning on walking outside, doing a little moonlight stroll, and that is something our public here in Henry County asked for about a year ago is they wanted more hikes. So, let’s combine wine and hiking and the full moon. That’s where the baby for this whole activity started.”

Nicely says COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed for the indoor activities including face coverings and disposable cups will be provided for the wine tasting. She says people will have to attend to learn the correlation between wine and the moon, “It has to do with bottling and flavors and flavoring and that’s all I’m giving you.”

Pre-registration for the free event is required by 5:00 p.m. Monday(Jan. 25).  Click here for “Wine and Moon Phases” details and registration.