Into the Dark Skies

As much as plants and animals need light, they need the dark. We all need the night. Mark Grosz, from DarkSky International, brings us into the night for an illuminating journey into the impact of our night lights and to learn how to share the night to enrich ourselves and nature.

This presentation was recorded and can be viewed by clicking on the play arrow below.

According to Mark Grosz, “from the beginning of time, Light and Dark, Day and Night, have orchestrated, arranged, informed, and timed all life on Earth.  Light is a powerful stimulus and we need to understand its effects, and use it wisely and cautiously.”  For his presentation, Mark Grosz explains light pollution, responsible outdoor lighting and shares the need for and means to coexist with Nature.

Mark Grosz is the President of DarkSky PA, the Pennsylvania Chapter of DarkSky International. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Lighting Council.  He serves on the Mechanicsburg Borough Environmental Advisory Council.  Mark is also a Night Sky Program presenter for Mechanicsburg School District, DCNR State Parks, US . Fish & Wildlife Services, Gettysburg College, and local municipalities. He writes weekly astronomy and night sky related articles for The Carlisle Sentinel