Revitalize your soul with this guide to watching the night sky sparkle By John Garvey Until very recently, children in all but the largest cities could see the Milky Way from their backyards on clear summer evenings. I know this because I was one of them (children, not cities). In many parts of the U.S., […]
by John Garvey, DarkSky Colorado President, [email protected] My kids and I sometimes play a game where we jump on the trampoline and see who can go the longest without smiling. Nobody can last very long. It was inspired by the song “Trampoline,” by Forest Sun, which goes like this: “It’s impossible not to smile when you’re […]
By Deborah Huth Price Reprinted from the April issue of the Lyons Redstone Review Spring bird migration is in full swing, and while you may see some flocks of birds flying overhead on their journeys, most of these travelers fly unseen after dark. It may seem counterintuitive that songbirds migrate without the light of day, […]
Elected officials in Breckenridge and Frisco are answering a call from a group of passionate locals who have been pushing for local municipalities to seek DarkSky certification. In showing interest, the towns join an international effort geared toward reducing light pollution for the sake of environmental and human health, advocates say…
By Joshua Korber Hoffman, CNN 6 minute read Published 4:27 AM EST, Wed February 5, 2025 Editor’s Note: Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet, together with the solutions. Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative has partnered with CNN to drive awareness and education around key sustainability issues and […]
By Stephanie Rivera, Colorado Public Radio Sunday, Jan 26, 2025 The Perseids meteor shower seen at Eleven Mile State Park in Colorado. (Colorado Parks & Wildlife) A dozen Colorado state parks are aiming to tamp down light pollution and make it easier for stargazers to check out the night skies with support from a new […]
