Dark Skies: Conserving a Diminishing Resource
When was the last time you experienced complete darkness? You may have noticed, but dark skies are getting somewhat harder to find due to light pollution from human activity, which has detrimental consequences to our planet—and our own health. This week is International Dark Sky Week, a time to appreciate darkness, and reflect on what steps we can take to conserve dark skies!
Out of Season Happenings
If you’ve ever thought that a warm November day feels more like spring than fall, you’re in good company. Many species depend on specific environmental cues to trigger physiological and behavioral changes.