DarkSky Olympic Peninsula will have a table on Saturday, September 6th at the Dungeness River Nature Center during an Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society event from 10 AM to Noon. Drop by to say hello and pick up a DarkSky sticker or brochure for your neighbor!
This free community event will celebrate the natural and cultural resources of the Dungeness Watershed and offer a fun and educational experience for all ages! This event will be held at the Dungeness River Nature Center from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The first part of the event will be dedicated to school children, and […]
If you’ve hung out with us recently at the Dungeness River Nature Center or elsewhere around the peninsula and are ready to take action to protect the night, we have a great opportunity for you. Join us at Under One Sky, a global online conference organized by DarkSky International, taking place November 7–8, 2025. It’s […]
Defending the Dark inspires and informs viewers on why it is important to preserve dark sky areas, while emphasizing the unique dark sky environment of northern Maine. Dark Skies benefit wildlife and their habitats, reduces health and safety risks to humans, saves energy, and reduces costs. Light pollution has devastating effects on migrating birds, native plants, […]
We’ll be tabling at the Bainbridge Farmer’s Market! Learn about the 5 Principles of Responsible Outdoor Lighting and more.
Do the effects of light pollution really affect the migration patterns of our avian friends? What are the bird constellations in the celestial night sky and how can I locate and see them? What can I do to help make it less hazardous for birds during their migratory journeys and throughout the year? Three DarkSky […]
Join the Kitsap Environmental Coalition plus DSOP members John Goar & Linda Kahananui for a presentation on Globe at Night, an international citizen-science campaign to raise public awareness of the impact of light pollution by inviting citizen-scientists to measure & submit their night sky brightness observations. They’ll demonstrate how to use a Sky Quality Meter, […]
Join us for a one-mile trek to discover the benefits of natural night skies for our well-being and the animals that need darkness to thrive. Each trek is co-led by a team of three: an astronomer, a storyteller, and a naturalist. Together, they will showcase the beauty of the night and address the fear of […]