Author: Natasha Chortos

DarkSky International formalizes landmark collaboration with India’s AstronEra to advance dark sky conservation and sustainable astrotourism

Press release

DarkSky International has signed a Collaborative Agreement with AstronEra, establishing a formal framework to advance International Dark Sky Place …

August 21, 2026

Karlu Karlu Conservation Reserve becomes Northern Territory’s first and Australia’s third designated International Dark Sky Sanctuary

Press release

Karlu Karlu Conservation Reserve, famous for its large, striking granite boulders and cultural significance for the Aboriginal people of …

August 20, 2026

Karlu Karlu, Australia

Sanctuaries

Australia

Karlu Karlu, also known as the Devil’s Marbles, is situated in the southern half of the Northern Territory, Australia, …

August 20, 2026

Frisco, Colorado, earns International Dark Sky Community certification

Press release

The Town of Frisco, Colorado, has been certified as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International. This designation …

August 19, 2026

Frisco, Colorado

Communities

U.S.A.

Frisco’s history began with the Ute people, Colorado’s first and longest remaining inhabitants of the region now known as …

August 19, 2026

Syrjävaara becomes Finland’s first International Dark Sky Park

Press release

Syrjävaara Dark Sky Center has received Finland’s first international Dark Sky Park certification from DarkSky International.

August 12, 2026

Syrjävaara, Finland

Parks

Finland

Syrjävaara Dark Sky Park lies at the southern tip of the Karelian Ridge in Northern Savo, Eastern Finland. This …

August 12, 2026

Weißbach Nature Park and Municipality

Parks

Austria

The Weißbach Nature Park municipality is located in a broad valley of the Saalach Valley between Saalfelden and Lofer …

August 4, 2026

Weißbach Nature Park and Community earn International Dark Sky Place designations

Press release

The Nature Park and the community of Weißbach were designated as an International Dark Sky Park & Dark Sky …

August 4, 2026

Badlands National Park earns International Dark Sky Park designation

Press release

Badlands National Park has been designated as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International, recognizing the park’s exceptional …

July 17, 2026

Badlands National Park

Parks

U.S.A.

Badlands National Park, located in western South Dakota, is known for its dramatic geologic formations, expansive mixed-grass prairie, and …

July 17, 2026

Protecting the night shift: 3 things you can do to protect nocturnal pollinators during Pollinator Week

News

When we think of pollinators, bees and butterflies often come to mind. But around the world, an equally important …

June 22, 2026