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Dark Skies — A Beautiful Necessity!

Photo by Kevin Ferris

Learn why protecting our night skies is so important! This presentation covers how light pollution affects wildlife, the natural world, and even our health—and what we can do to fix it. From simple lighting tips to community action, discover easy ways to keep the stars shining bright for everyone to enjoy. Join us in the Nature Center for this power point presentation.

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Happy International Dark Skies Week!

April 21st -28th

Did You Know?

Billions of birds migrate at night, and building lights disorient them, leading to millions of fatal window collisions.
Artificial lights on beaches discourage sea turtles from nesting and confuse hatchlings, pulling them away from the ocean.
Horseshoe crabs rely on moonlight to time mating, but artificial lighting disrupts their natural cycles.
Some bat species alter their flight paths due to light pollution, causing them to use more energy.
Humans need darkness to produce melatonin, which supports sleep and may reduce cancer risk; light pollution interferes with this process.

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How You Can Help:

Assess the lighting outside of your home, and make improvements by switching to dark sky friendly bulbs and fixtures; and consider using timers and/or sensors. The ideal color bulbs that are least harmful to wildlife are warmer colors (less blue) with a Kelvin scale between 1800-2200. You can also advocate for a lighting ordinance in your town if there is none. Check out the links below to learn more, including opportunities to become a citizen scientist, to share info on social media, and to IDA certified lighting products.

Please consider joining the dark sky movement and help preserve the beautiful night for all.