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Sierra Club Monthly Program: Dark Skies
April 9, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
From the Sierra Club –
NOTE: We are returning to Scholz Garten location!
Happy Hour /food and beverages (http://www.scholzgarten.com/): 6-7 pm
Socializing and informal discussions on current events: 6-7 pm
Announcements and program begin at 7 pm
PROGRAM: Conservation After Dark, with Cindy Luongo Cassidy
Almost every living thing on our planet uses the cycle of light and dark to trigger life processes. Humans have come to depend on artificial light for nighttime activities. So, how does our artificial light at night effect fauna and flora? This program helps us understand the effects of artificial light on living things, including ourselves, and how we can reduce the negative effect of our lights.
Cindy Luongo Cassidy is a leader within the International Dark-Sky Association, a founding member of the Hill Country Alliance Night Sky Team, and a member of the Hays County Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist. She was a key player in positioning the City of Dripping Springs to receive the prestigious International Dark-Sky Community designation. Cassidy lives in Driftwood, Texas and volunteers to help run the hugely successful Texas Night Sky Festival®.
Consider biking, carpooling, or taking Cap Metro (http://www.capmetro.org/planner) to the meeting. Free parking is available after 6pm on San Jacinto and nearby streets.