53 Palm Drive, Placida Florida 33946Hosted by Bocilla Islands Conservancy

The Dark Sky Initiative

Understanding the Impacts of Nighttime Light on Our Island Ecosystem

Learn more: https://bocillaislandsconservancy.org/dark-sky-initiative/

Join us for an exciting Island Living Lecture Series on the Dark Sky Initiative! 
Discover how excessive nighttime light disrupts human sleep, confuses wildlife, alters plant cycles, and impacts vital pollinators like moths and bees. Learn why reducing light pollution is essential to restoring balance in our fragile barrier-island ecosystem.

Featured Guest Speaker:
Alexandria Grant – Coastal Environmental Specialist
Alexandria will guide us through the science behind light pollution, the ripple effects on local habitats, and what it means for our island’s ongoing efforts to become Dark Sky Certified.

Bonus Guest Experience:

Stargazing with Jason Grauberger

Experience the night sky in a whole new way as Jason points out planets, constellations, and deep-sky wonders.

Event Details
Date: December 11
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: 53 Palm Drive
Cost: Free – all are welcome

Come learn how our island community is working to protect natural darkness and why it matters for wildlife, plants, pollinators, and people. Join us as we take meaningful steps toward becoming an officially Dark Sky Certified island.



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