For ages twelve and older. No admission fee.
The purpose of these gatherings is to network and share results of separate efforts to reduce light pollution in the HRPO service area, and to share advice on initiating efforts to reduce light pollution in the HRPO service area.
Negative impacts of light pollution include…
…unshielded streetlamp light shining through windows of private residences.
…security lighting on business property shining into drivers’ faces.
…disruption to the behavior of nocturnal wildlife.
…wasted money.
…wasted fossil fuels.
…stark white light being used instead of wavelengths that mimic sunlight.
…overly bright light that causes people to squint, thereby rendering the light almost useless.
2026-2027 DATES
Saturday 25 April, 4:30pm to 9:30pm CDT
Friday 29 May, 5:15pm to 6:45pm CDT
Thursday 25 June, 5:15pm to 6:45pm CDT
Wednesday 29 July, 5:15pm to 6:45pm CDT
Tuesday 25 August, 5:15pm to 6:45pm CDT
Monday 28 September, 5:15pm to 6:45pm CDT
Saturday 31 October, 5:15pm to 6:45pm CDT
Friday 13 November, 4:30pm to 8:30pm CST
Thursday 31 December, 5:15pm to 6:45pm CST
Wednesday 27 January, 5:15pm to 6:45pm CST
Tuesday 23 February, 5:15pm to 6:45pm CST
Monday 29 March, 5:15pm to 6:45pm CDT
[Times may need to be altered periodically due to other HRPO use.]