CAO Spring 2026 Work Party

Calling Volunteers!

The Spring 2026 work party at the E.C. Carr Astronomical Observatory on Blue Mountain will be held on the weekend of May 01-03.

Work parties at the CAO take place on Saturday, with the house being open from Friday evening until Sunday noon, depending on when volunteer key holders will be on site to open up. We have made provision for jobs to be tackled both indoors and out of the house so that we will not be left wanting of work if the weather turns inclement. There are the usual spring site opening tasks and several improvement projects to be tackled.

CAO work parties also offer some great R&R for members in the form of getting away from the city and spending time with old friends and also making new ones! Normally, if it's clear in the evening there'd be great observing. If not, the big screen theatre will entertain us.

All meals and drink will be provided for volunteers starting Saturday morning through Sunday breakfast. You'll need your personal effects suitable for the weather, towels, and bedding or a sleeping bag with a pillow. 

To sign up for this event, please visit the CAO bookings page to fill out the form and Make a Reservation and be put on the attendance list. In the Comments section please enter 'Volunteer attendance to the work party'. No site user fees are applicable for volunteers who assist in this work event. Note that there will be a cap on numbers that may be  accommodated at this event. Check the RASC TC Forum for more details as the event draws near.

Feel free to contact the event coordinator, Tony Horvatin via cao at rascto.ca for more information.

Who can attend: RASC Toronto Centre members and family only.

Fee: There are no fees for this event.

Registration Link: Please book online with CAO Bookings at link above.

Location: E.C. Carr Astronomical Observatory, Blue Mountains, ON

Organized by: RASC, Toronto Centre