Events

Watch IDA Texas Present Bill Wren of McDonald Observatory talk about the proposed Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve.

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

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.

Click here to listen to Emma explain the program in a Facebook live session.

Missed our meeting? Don’t worry—you can now watch the full session on YouTube!

In 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.

You’ll learn:

• How to prepare and deliver effective presentations for various community groups
• How to connect with local schools and educators
• How to use IDA Texas resources, including videos, PowerPoints, and hands-on activities
• Creative demonstration ideas, such as using color grating and mapping the night sky

Watch the full video here: Kick Start Your Dark Sky Advocacy Work

Even 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.