Winter has finally arrived with some snow at lower levels, but those clear nights in January and early February brought some lovely opportunities for stargazing. Thanks for being a supporter of dark skies! We are excited to share details for our first meeting of 2026. DarkSky Olympic Peninsula Public Meeting 6-7:30 pm Tuesday March 3rd […]
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.
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, […]
Come see us Saturday the 3rd at the Festival’s activities at Hoaquim High School! Each spring, hundreds of thousands of shorebirds stop to rest and feed along the Washington Coast and in the Grays Harbor estuary during their migration northward. Coming from as far south as Argentina, these Arctic-bound shorebirds are among the world’s greatest […]
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 […]