This year we encourage you to do three things

1. Outdoor Lighting – improve your own home
   • Learn about the five principles for responsible outdoor lighting
   • See a one-page handout with specific suggestions
   • Browse through the dark-sky-friendly light fixtures available at Lowes
   • See the detailed program guide
2. Globe at Night – participate in a citizen science project
   • Overview of Globe at Night
   • Basic instructions for our area, April 2023, using a smartphone
     • Star chart showing Leo – Saugatuck area, April 18 at 9 pm
   • Learn more at Globe at Night
3. Read about a recent report, “Artificial Light at Night,” that summarizes the state of research on light pollution.

You can also read this general handout and learn more about light pollution below.

• Learn about light pollution
  • Read the book The End of Night
  • Watch The City Dark – view the trailer or rent the video
  • Learn about the Audobon Society’s Lights Out program
  • See our blog posts on this topic
• Explore lighting ordinances
  • See the current Saugatuck Township ordinance.
  • Encourage other locales to consider this model ordinance.
• Photograph the stars
  • Try these tips and tricks.
  • Watch this new video from the Discovery Channel
• Support the International Dark-Sky Association