About this Event
Join Us for How to Protect the Nocturnal Environment!
Presented by Steve Mariconda, DarkSky New Jersey
What happens when our nights get too bright?
Join the Boonton Green Team for an educational presentation on light pollution —how it affects wildlife, our view of the night sky, and human health—and the simple steps we can take to reduce it.
What You'll Learn
What light pollution is and where it comes from
How excessive nighttime lighting affects wildlife and ecosystems
Principles of responsible outdoor lighting
Simple ways residents and communities can help protect the night sky
Policies being used to reduce light pollution in New Jersey and beyond
About Our Speaker
Steve Mariconda, MPH is Co-Chair of the DarkSky New Jersey Chapter and Chair of the Saddle Brook Green Team. He holds a Master of Public Health from the Rutgers School of Public Health and is passionate about raising awareness of light pollution and protecting our nighttime environment.
Presented in cooperation with the Boonton Green Team.
Event venue & nearby stays
Boonton Senior Citizen Center, 126 North Main Street, Boonton, United States
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