• First Wednesday 7PM: Dark Sky Place Coaching

    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.

  • Sept 9 at 7:00 pm Membership Meeting

    

    The 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.

    You can watch the full meeting replay in the video above (or view it directly on YouTube).

  • Presentation: Dark Skies Over the RGV

    Did you know most migratory birds fly at night? But city lights can disorient birds, causing them to stray off track. This can lead to collisions with buildings and also imperils their health as they waste precious energy in confusion.
    Light pollution is on the rise worldwide, not only affecting the nighttime behaviors of birds and other wildlife, but impacting human health, too, and our ability to see the stars. The good news is that it’s one of the most easily reversible forms of pollution!
    Join DarkSky Texas RGV Outreach Coordinator Jennifer Rektorik at Wild Birds Unlimited McAllen for a one-hour talk about the five principles of responsible outdoor lighting and ways we can protect the night skies of the Rio Grande Valley.
    Plus, stay after for a native plant sale!
  • First Wednesday 7PM: Dark Sky Place Coaching

    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.

  • DarkSky Texas at Georgetown Astronomy Club

    Cindy Luongo Cassidy of DarkSky Texas will be the speaker for the Georgetown Astronomy Club meeting.

    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.

  • Mysteries & Myths – Star Party

    Join us in celebrating Liberty Hill’s International Dark Sky Community designation with our neighboring communities! Spend an autumn evening exploring the night sky and enjoying family-friendly fun.

    Event Highlights

    • Explore the skies through telescopes with astronomy guides
    • Grab dinner from local food trucks
    • Create space-themed crafts with the Liberty Hill Public Library
    • Hear from The Wizard of the Night Sky
    • Hunt for the mythical Sasquatch

    Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to relax under the stars.

    Remember there’s an entry fee. Camping or day-use reservations are required for park entry.
    Reserve your site or purchase a day pass HERE:

    Saturday, October 25 · 5:30 PM – 11:11 PM
    River Ranch County Park @ Interpretive Center
    194 Reveille Way
    Liberty Hill, TX 78642
  • First Wednesday 7PM: Dark Sky Place Coaching

    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.

  • First Wednesday 7PM: Dark Sky Place Coaching

    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.

  • First Wednesday 7PM: Dark Sky Place Coaching

    Working on an International Dark Sky Place application? Join us at 7:00PM on the first Wednesday of each month. See full list of events for more info.

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