This event is not affiliated with Aiken Audubon, but you may be interested in this at-home learning opportunity that benefits birds and the rest of our natural world!

Dark Skies Matter
Presented by Friends of Florissant Fossil Beds
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Register for the Zoom Presentation here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SxjGFtGlRnW5s4mQ1FAdCA#/registration

This highly relevant presentation focuses on the importance of preserving Colorado’s Dark Night Skies at the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. The webinar highlights the sensational dark skies of the Fossil Beds, and the increasing threat of light pollution which puts Night Sky Astronomy at risk. The rapid expansion of urban growth into Colorado’s mountain areas is increasing light pollution and encroaching on pristine dark skies in Colorado. This light pollution is disruptive to native Colorado ecological systems, human health, public safety, astronomy, and energy conservation. The webinar provides 5 simple ways all of us can help reduce light pollution and educate our friends and neighbors on preserving Colorado’s Dark Skies with help from local Colorado organizations. Minimizing light pollution is especially important to maintain the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument as an International Dark Sky Park, certified in 2021, a national treasure in our own back yard! Preserving Dark Skies is one of the greatest gifts we can give to future generations!