Light the Night Safely and Wisely - For Your Home and Community

Human beings are attracted to light. We need it, so we love it, and we’ve extended our love of light into the nighttime and created way too much of it. Studies show that light pollution, the misdirected and excessive use of light at night, increases ten percent annually, causing harm across species. Learn how you can rethink your relationship with light, and leave with methods for making positive change around your own home and within your community. Through presentations, demonstrations, and activities you’ll examine the physical and psychological aspects of light. On the practical side, you’ll see examples of lighting styles and learn professional best practices that are logical and easy to apply. With this newfound knowledge, you’ll venture outside to take a walk in the area surrounding the class venue. Out in the urban wild, you’ll stop to analyze fixtures at businesses, residences, and civic lighting installed for public safety. You’ll leave inspired and empowered to reduce light pollution to benefit wildlife, improve human health, conserve energy, and fortify your relationship with the natural world.  
Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
For additional class information, including details about the walking portion of class, please see the online class listing.