For the Love of Darkness & Birds explores how artificial light at night endangers migratory birds and provides steps for communities to prevent these needless deaths. Since most North American birds migrate after dark, bright building lights can disorient them, often resulting in fatal collisions. Highlighting how targeted actions—specifically turning off unnecessary lights during peak […]
John Goar with DSOP and Kevin Eyer with Kitsap Audubon Society will talk about dark sky advocacy and the Lights Out Washington initiative.
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 […]
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 […]
Night programs begin at Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park, our very special site, with It’s Your Moon! Find the schedule and more at olympictelescope.com
Night programs begin at Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park, our very special site, with It’s Your Moon! Find the schedule and more at olympictelescope.com
You’re invited! Observe the Moon with the National Park Service and DarkSky Olympic Peninsula Saturday and Sunday evenings, September 19 & 20, at the Hurricane Ridge startgazing site. Each year, observers around the world come together to celebrate Earth’s Moon through direct observations, hands-on activities, lunar-themed music, artwork, readings, and more.
You’re invited! Observe the Moon with the National Park Service and DarkSky Olympic Peninsula Saturday and Sunday evenings, September 19 & 20, at the Hurricane Ridge startgazing site. Each year, observers around the world come together to celebrate Earth’s Moon through direct observations, hands-on activities, lunar-themed music, artwork, readings, and more.