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Protect and Restore the Night

Please make a gift to the Protect the Night Campaign today. Your donation will help bring simple solutions to the problem of light pollution to the places where you live, work, and play.   DONATE […] Read more

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Named the Largest Dark Sky Sanctuary

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Named the Largest Dark Sky Sanctuary Image

We are pleased to announce that Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is the world’s newest International Dark Sky Sanctuary. This is only the 13th location in the world to gain this special designation and at […] Read more

What You Should Know About Bird Migration and Light Pollution

What You Should Know About Bird Migration and Light Pollution Image

We are pleased to announce a new partner in the critical work of protecting the night from light pollution: the National Audubon Society. The two organizations are an excellent fit! Encompassed in Audubon’s mission to […] Read more

Davagh Forest Park Becomes First International Dark Sky Place in Northern Ireland

Davagh Forest Park Becomes First International Dark Sky Place in Northern Ireland Image

Davagh Forest Park has become only the second place on the island of Ireland — and the first in the north — to be accredited as an IDA International Dark Sky Park. It is one […] Read more

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