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Webinar: Artificial Light's Effect on Nature
Thursday, May 06, 2021, 02:00am - 02:15pm
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DATE:  May 6, 2021

TIME:  2:00 PM - 2:15 PM 

WHERE: Missouri River Bird Observatory, 3-day festival (May 6th - 8th)

SPEAKER:  Don Ficken, President of the Missouri Chapter of the International Dark-Sky Association

PROGRAM:  Artificial Light's Effect on Nature

DESCRIPTION: One of the simple ways you can help birds, bats, and insects is to dim or extinguish lights at night, and make sure that you use warmer color lights where possible.   Join International Dark Sky Association expert Don Ficken to learn more!

COST: $8.00 for individual/family.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE: For this session or to participate in all sessions offered during the three day festival, please visit https://mrbo.org/festival/.  Registration opens March 21st.

 

 

 

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The mission of DarkSky Missouri is to raise awareness about light pollution issues in Missouri, promote quality outdoor lighting, protect our natural environment and our beautiful night sky, and educate the public how reducing light pollution can lower energy costs.