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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T190000
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UID:5878-1757444400-1757448900@darkskytexas.org
SUMMARY:Sept 9 at 7:00 pm Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION: \nThe General Membership Meeting took place on September 9\, 2025\, bringing together DarkSky Texas volunteers from across the state. Attendees connected over shared goals\, received updates on current initiatives\, and explored tools available to support their advocacy work. \nYou can watch the full meeting replay in the video above (or view it directly on YouTube).
URL:https://darkskytexas.org/calendar/sept-9-at-700-pm-membership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:DarkSky Texas
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250904
DTSTAMP:20260423T040330
CREATED:20250513T162019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T162019Z
UID:5712-1756857600-1756943999@darkskytexas.org
SUMMARY:First Wednesday 7PM: Dark Sky Place Coaching
DESCRIPTION:Working on an International Dark Sky Place application? Join us at 7:00PM on the first Wednesday of each month (with the exception of Jan 2025 when the event will be Jan 8th). See full list of events for more info.
URL:https://darkskytexas.org/calendar/first-wednesday-7pm-dark-sky-place-coaching-4/
CATEGORIES:DarkSky Texas,Repeat Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040330
CREATED:20250811T215858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T220143Z
UID:5855-1755511200-1755516600@darkskytexas.org
SUMMARY:Dark Skies Presentation for Wimberley Birding Society
DESCRIPTION:The talk will explore the natural world and the processes that depend on the absence of artificial light. It will emphasize the issues that birds have with artificial lighting. I’ll also include some information on bird-friendly windows. It will cover issues of navigation (& migration)\, reproduction\, circadian rhythms\, photoperiodism\, competition\, predation\, and general habitat protection. I’ll also touch on some issues that humans have with artificial light at night too. We’ll review what we can do to extend our protection of birds (and ourselves) to the nighttime.
URL:https://darkskytexas.org/calendar/dark-skies-presentation-for-wimberley-birding-society/
CATEGORIES:Uncategorized
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040330
CREATED:20250811T215225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T220109Z
UID:5854-1755021600-1755025200@darkskytexas.org
SUMMARY:Dark Skies Presentation for Driftwood Historical Conservation Society
DESCRIPTION:Are we ignoring half of the conservation work that needs to be done? Cindy will explore the natural world and its processes that depend on the absence of artificial light. Living things need natural darkness for navigation\, reproduction\, circadian rhythms\, photoperiodism\, competition\, predation\, and general habitat protection. We humans need it too. Learn what we can do to extend our conservation work to the nighttime.
URL:https://darkskytexas.org/calendar/dark-skies-presentation-for-driftwood-historical-conservation-society/
CATEGORIES:Uncategorized
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250807
DTSTAMP:20260423T040330
CREATED:20250513T161951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T161951Z
UID:5711-1754438400-1754524799@darkskytexas.org
SUMMARY:First Wednesday 7PM: Dark Sky Place Coaching
DESCRIPTION:Working on an International Dark Sky Place application? Join us at 7:00PM on the first Wednesday of each month (with the exception of Jan 2025 when the event will be Jan 8th). See full list of events for more info.
URL:https://darkskytexas.org/calendar/first-wednesday-7pm-dark-sky-place-coaching-3/
CATEGORIES:DarkSky Texas,Repeat Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040330
CREATED:20250719T200232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T202206Z
UID:5818-1753210800-1753216200@darkskytexas.org
SUMMARY:22 July 2025 7-8:30 PM DarkSky Texas Board Meeting (Open to all Volunteers)
DESCRIPTION:Review the Agenda and Join us! The agenda has the link to join the meeting. \nhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1MjF1JRDxOfqbuEF13mEwKZLu8CO6Ozr1/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105677860306105778141&rtpof=true&sd=true \n 
URL:https://darkskytexas.org/calendar/22-july-2025-7-830-pm-darksky-texas-board-meeting-open-to-all-volunteers/
CATEGORIES:DarkSky Texas
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250703
DTSTAMP:20260423T040330
CREATED:20250513T154101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T154101Z
UID:5708-1751414400-1751500799@darkskytexas.org
SUMMARY:First Wednesday 7PM: Dark Sky Place Coaching
DESCRIPTION:Working on an International Dark Sky Place application? Join us at 7:00PM on the first Wednesday of each month (with the exception of Jan 2025 when the event will be Jan 8th). See full list of events for more info.
URL:https://darkskytexas.org/calendar/first-wednesday-7pm-dark-sky-place-coaching-2/
CATEGORIES:DarkSky Texas,Repeat Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250605
DTSTAMP:20260423T040330
CREATED:20250512T194156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T194228Z
UID:5704-1748995200-1749081599@darkskytexas.org
SUMMARY:First Wednesday 7PM: Dark Sky Place Coaching
DESCRIPTION:Working on an International Dark Sky Place application? Join us at 7:00PM on the first Wednesday of each month (with the exception of Jan 2025 when the event will be Jan 8th). See full list of events for more info.
URL:https://darkskytexas.org/calendar/first-wednesday-7pm-dark-sky-place-coaching/
CATEGORIES:DarkSky Texas,Repeat Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040330
CREATED:20250512T193523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T160649Z
UID:5702-1747162800-1747168200@darkskytexas.org
SUMMARY:May 13\, 2025 – DARKSKY TEXAS BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO All)
DESCRIPTION:Sit in on the DarkSky Texas Board of Directors Meeting. It’s open to all of our membership. We especially encourage attendance by representatives of county-wide night sky related groups\, astronomy club reps\, and others who want to volunteer. \nDarkSky Texas Board Meetings\nTuesday\, May 13\, 2025 · 7:00 – 8:30pm Central Time\nZoom joining info\nVideo call link:  https://zoom.us/j/92016950186
URL:https://darkskytexas.org/calendar/may-13-2025-darksky-texas-board-meeting-open-to-all/
CATEGORIES:DarkSky Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040330
CREATED:20250513T155048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T163150Z
UID:5709-1746356400-1746378000@darkskytexas.org
SUMMARY:May 4th - Denton Redbud Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Month in the Redbud Capital of Texas! \nThe award-winning Denton Redbud Festival has been promoting community beautification and Denton pride since 1994. The Redbud Festival features dozens of vendors with tree and plant sales\, gardening supplies\, household items and local/handmade products\, along with family-friendly activities and live\, local music. \nDarkSky Texas will host a table with an exhibit of better lights for better nights. \nLocation: Denton Civic Center and Quakertown Park
URL:https://darkskytexas.org/calendar/may-4th-denton-redbud-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040330
CREATED:20250506T172608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T182003Z
UID:5666-1745694000-1745701200@darkskytexas.org
SUMMARY:4/26 Night Sky Celebration (City of Carrollton)
DESCRIPTION:Come for an evening under the night sky at Elm Fork Nature Center\, sponsored by the City of Carrollton\, DarkSky Texas\, NASA\, and the National Space Society of N. Texas. Discover the wonders of the dark sky\, see a life size NASA space exploration suit\, see nocturnal creatures that call the nature preserve home\, enjoy stargazing\, and more exciting activities! \nThe event also includes an 8pm night hike around the Preserve.
URL:https://darkskytexas.org/calendar/4-26-night-sky-celebration-city-of-carrollton/
CATEGORIES:Uncategorized
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040330
CREATED:20250508T171646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T091851Z
UID:5683-1745573400-1745596800@darkskytexas.org
SUMMARY:April 25\, 2025 – Dark Sky Day at the Texas Capitol
DESCRIPTION:On April 25\, 2025\, supporters gathered at the Texas Capitol for Dark Sky Day at the Capitol. \nRepresentative Troxclair honored DarkSky Texas on the floor of the Texas House\, recognizing our efforts to reduce light pollution across the state. \nWe were proud to be supported by both Senator Blanco and Representative Troxclair\, who sponsored resolutions marking this important day. \nWatch the video embedded above (or view it directly here) to see Representative Troxclair’s remarks honoring DarkSky Texas.
URL:https://darkskytexas.org/calendar/april-25th-dark-sky-day-at-the-texas-capitol/
CATEGORIES:DarkSky Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040330
CREATED:20250508T172018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T135513Z
UID:5684-1744225200-1744228800@darkskytexas.org
SUMMARY:April 9\, 2025 – DarkSky Texas: Night Lights and Bat Flights with Dr. Amanda Adams
DESCRIPTION:Watch the “Night Lights and Bat Flights” webinar with Dr. Amanda Adams \n \nThis webinar explores how artificial light at night affects bats’ flight\, foraging\, and survival — and why lighting choices matter for protecting nocturnal wildlife. \nDr. Amanda Adams of Bat Conservation International (BCI) shares insights from two decades of global bat research.
URL:https://darkskytexas.org/calendar/april-9-2025-700-p-m-dark-sky-texas-night-lights-and-bat-flights-with-dr-amanda-adams/
CATEGORIES:DarkSky Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040330
CREATED:20250506T172608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T183725Z
UID:5667-1743188400-1743199200@darkskytexas.org
SUMMARY:3/28 at 7pm Liberty Hill Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Liberty Hill\, Friday March 28th\, 7PM telescope set up\, crafts for the children sponsored by the library and an educational table will be set up by LH Save Our Stars. Viewing and education starting at 8 until 10 by Austin Astronomical Group.
URL:https://darkskytexas.org/calendar/3-28-at-7pm-liberty-hill-star-party/
CATEGORIES:Uncategorized
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040330
CREATED:20250506T172608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T183753Z
UID:5668-1740848400-1740859200@darkskytexas.org
SUMMARY:March 1st 5-8pm Lampasas Stars at Night
DESCRIPTION:Gather from 5pm to 8 pm for family friendly activities\, information tables\, night sky demos\, panel discussions\, food vendors\, and the big event: stargazing with professional telescopes! Learn more at: https://www.visionlampasas.org/friends-of-the-night-sky.html
URL:https://darkskytexas.org/calendar/march-1st-5-8pm-lampasas-stars-at-night/
CATEGORIES:Uncategorized
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040330
CREATED:20250509T181841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T133249Z
UID:5692-1738090800-1738094400@darkskytexas.org
SUMMARY:Jan 28\, 2025 - Dark Sky Places: All You Want to Know About Them
DESCRIPTION:Want to know more about International Dark Sky Places? What’s the same about each type of place and what’s different? How do I get started or get things moving again if they have stagnated? \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/97704446878?pwd=JGUz6DvuWZrPPqPclbeauHtdyaXjOs.1 \nMeeting ID: 977 0444 6878\nPasscode: 999096
URL:https://darkskytexas.org/calendar/jan-28-2025-700pm-dark-sky-places-all-you-want-to-know-about-them/
CATEGORIES:DarkSky Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040330
CREATED:20250509T181906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T135531Z
UID:5693-1734030000-1734033600@darkskytexas.org
SUMMARY:December 12\, 2024 – Lighting for Safer Streets with Debbie Moran
DESCRIPTION:In most cities\, perceptions of safety are the primary driver for lighting policy. Often these perceptions are dead wrong and perpetuated by well-meaning officials who do not understand that LED technology easily creates disabling glare and is unforgiving. We now have not just glare but glare on steroids.
URL:https://darkskytexas.org/calendar/dec-12-2024-7pm-lighting-for-safer-streets-with-debbie-moran/
CATEGORIES:DarkSky Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040330
CREATED:20250509T181956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T134925Z
UID:5694-1709751600-1709755200@darkskytexas.org
SUMMARY:March 6\, 2024 – Dark Sky Approved Sports Lighting
DESCRIPTION:Missed our event on better options for sports field lighting? No problem! Watch the two videos from the event to catch up on everything you need to know. \nIn this informative session\, Brad Schlesselman from Musco Lighting\, who serves as the Chair of the Discomfort Glare in Outdoor Nighttime Environments (DGONE) Committee of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)\, shared insights into neighborhood-friendly outdoor sports lighting and the advancements in lighting technology that make it possible. \nBrad is also a member of several other IES Committees and serves as Treasurer on the DarkSky International Board of Directors\, contributing his expertise to the DarkSky Finance and Technical Committees. \nWatch the videos below to see how the DarkSky Approved Outdoor Sports Lighting Program sets the standard for minimizing glare and light pollution while enhancing athletic field visibility. \nWatch the videos here: \n\nDark Sky Compliance in Sports Lighting Solutions\nEco-Friendly Solutions for Outdoor Sports Lighting\n\nDon’t forget to share this information with your local sports lighting decision-makers! It’s never too late to explore better options for your community’s sports fields.
URL:https://darkskytexas.org/calendar/march-6-2024-7pm-dark-sky-approved-sports-lighting/
CATEGORIES:DarkSky Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040330
CREATED:20250509T182138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T135541Z
UID:5695-1635273000-1635278400@darkskytexas.org
SUMMARY:October 26\, 2021 – Kick Start Public Outreach in Your Community!
DESCRIPTION:Missed our meeting? Don’t worry—you can now watch the full session on YouTube! \nIn this insightful meeting\, Art Schneider\, IDA Texas North Texas Regional Manager\, and Amy Jackson\, Central Texas Regional Manager\, guided participants through the process of spreading awareness about protecting our night skies. Whether you’re looking to engage your local community or give presentations to clubs like Rotary\, astronomy groups\, or schools\, this session provides everything you need to know to get started. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nHow to prepare and deliver effective presentations for various community groups\nHow to connect with local schools and educators\nHow to use IDA Texas resources\, including videos\, PowerPoints\, and hands-on activities\nCreative demonstration ideas\, such as using color grating and mapping the night sky\n\nWatch the full video here: Kick Start Your Dark Sky Advocacy Work \nEven if you missed the live session\, you can still get involved in advocating for dark skies in your community. Watch the video and share it with others who care about keeping our night skies pristine.
URL:https://darkskytexas.org/calendar/oct-26-2021-630-pm-kick-start-public-outreach-in-your-community/
CATEGORIES:DarkSky Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040330
CREATED:20250509T182823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T135046Z
UID:5696-1603220400-1603224000@darkskytexas.org
SUMMARY:October 20\, 2020 – IDA Texas: Speaker Emma Schmidt
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the “Fight for the Stars: Be a Knight for the Night” program for elementary and middle schoolers that you can take to young people in your area. Select “Online Learning” at the top of this webpage to explore this exciting educational program. \nClick here to listen to Emma explain the program in a Facebook live session.
URL:https://darkskytexas.org/calendar/october-20-2020-700-p-m-ida-texas-speaker-emma-schmidt/
CATEGORIES:DarkSky Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040330
CREATED:20250509T183146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T135240Z
UID:5697-1601553600-1601553600@darkskytexas.org
SUMMARY:October 1\, 2020 – Wild Neighbors Series
DESCRIPTION:Humans have come to depend on artificial light for night-time activities. Do we understand how artificial light at night affects plants\, animals\, and even our own health? Watch Cindy Luongo Cassidy give us a peek into our natural world after dark and the effect that artificial light has on it. Her talk starts about 7 minutes into the video. Downloads: Five Lighting Principles and Better Lights for Better Nights Graphic
URL:https://darkskytexas.org/calendar/october-1-2020-1200-p-m-wild-neighbors-series/
CATEGORIES:DarkSky Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T040330
CREATED:20250509T183330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T135410Z
UID:5698-1594926000-1594929600@darkskytexas.org
SUMMARY:July 16\, 2020 – IDA Texas: Speaker Bill Wren
DESCRIPTION:Watch IDA Texas Present Bill Wren of McDonald Observatory talk about the proposed Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve.
URL:https://darkskytexas.org/calendar/july-16-2020-700-p-m-ida-texas-speaker-bill-wren/
CATEGORIES:DarkSky Texas
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