DarkSky Texas Partners

Our partners come in a variety of flavors:

  • Parks
  • Local dark sky advocacy groups
  • Conservation & education minded organizations & businesses 
  • Astronomy groups

No matter the flavor of partner you may be, reach out and explore the possibility of partnering.

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Partners make us stronger! Contact us if your organization’s mission and values would blend well with DarkSky Texas’.

Angell Expeditions

  • Conservation & education minded organizations & businesses
Showing clients the beauty and diversity of the Chihuahuan Desert in the Texas Big Bend

Canis Lupus Productions

  • Conservation & education minded organizations & businesses
Canis Lupus Productions is a film and media production company focused on environmental storytelling and science-driven narratives. Through documentary filmmaking and real-world pilot projects, the organization explores the intersection of human development, technology, and ecological systems. Current initiatives include the development of a commercial studio campus in Humble, Texas, which is being used as a live demonstration site for responsible lighting practices and their impact on nocturnal invertebrate populations.

Central Texas Astro Photo

  • Conservation & education minded organizations & businesses
Central Texas Astro Photo (CTAP) makes the night sky accessible to everyone through hands-on astrophotography education, while funding telescope donations to local schools with every class taught.

Comal County Friends of the Night Sky

  • Local dark sky advocacy groups
The Comal County Friends of the Night Sky are an enthusiastic group of citizens whoformed in March of 2020 through social media and Zoom. We work to educate thecitizens, businesses, and governments of Comal County to promote the long-termprotection and preservation of our Night Sky.We encourage municipalities (including extraterritorial jurisdictions), unincorporatedareas, neighborhoods, and businesses within Comal County to adopt, apply, andobserve sensible dark sky outdoor lighting practices. We do this through educationalpresentations and participation in community events across Comal County throughoutthe year.

Devils River Conservancy

  • Conservation & education minded organizations & businesses
The mission of DRC is to preserve and protect the Devils River and the lands within its watershed. DRC is committed to promoting the significance of the Devils River and ensuring this uniquely pristine water resource remains a natural and scenic treasure for generations of Texans.
EAA

Environmental Arts Alliance, Inc

  • Conservation & education minded organizations & businesses
Our mission is to inspire understanding and action at the intersection of culture and the environment through original programming, community engagement, and public education.

Gillespie County Friends of the Night Sky

  • Local dark sky advocacy groups
Our mission is to promote and encourage the preservation and protection of the Night Sky in Gillespie County and beyond; to support communities, businesses, and organizations within Gillespie County to obtain and sustain various Night Sky Friendly designations; and to provide education and information to citizens of Gillespie County of all ages in support of long term night sky preservation and light pollution abatement.

Hays County Friends of the Night Sky

  • Local dark sky advocacy groups
HCFNS promotes and encourages the protection and preservation of the Dark Sky, supports International Dark Sky Places within Hays Co., and educates the public about reducing light pollution.
HCMN Logo with frame small copy

Hays County Master Naturalist

  • Conservation & education minded organizations & businesses
Hays County Master Naturalist works to protect and enhance natural resources through education, volunteerism, and community engagement. As part of the Texas Master Naturalist program, they provide training and support for conservation efforts across Hays County.

Hill Country Conservancy

  • Conservation & education minded organizations & businesses
Hill Country Conservancy preserves vital natural resources through conservation, community collaboration, and engagement to sustain our region now and forever.

Jonestown Night Sky Advocacy (JNSA)

  • Local dark sky advocacy groups
To preserve the beauty of our natural night sky and eliminate light pollution with responsible outdoor lighting. To maintain Dark Sky Community designation from DarkSky International and communicate to the City of Jonestown and other communities the importance of controlling the growth of light pollution to:• preserve the beauty of the natural night sky• increase safety• reduce energy waste• save money on energy costs• preserve wildlife and ecosystems• benefit human health• preserve night sky heritage for future generations

Liberty Hill Save Our Stars

  • Local dark sky advocacy groups
Our mission is to protect and celebrate Liberty Hill’s naturally dark night skies as a defining part of our community’s heritage, identity, and quality of life. As the first International Dark Sky Community in Williamson County, we are committed to thoughtful growth, responsible outdoor lighting, and continued education that supports residents, businesses, and visitors in preserving the beauty of the star-filled sky. Through collaboration, stewardship, and community pride, we ensure that the stars remain big, bright, and visible for generations to come.Save Our Stars. ✨💫🌙