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Planned Giving

Fundraising

Leave a legacy to DarkSky International… keep the stars burning bright for future generations across the globe. DarkSky’s planned …

July 10, 2025

Annual General Meeting 2018

What we do

This year, we’re celebrating DarkSky’s 30th anniversary and the community of scientists, conservationists, policy-makers, and advocates who successfully work…

May 15, 2023

Silhouettes of a large group of people standing along a ridge against a purple twilight sky, some holding cameras and tripods as they watch the horizon.

Find your local chapter

Who we are

There are DarkSky Chapters all over the world, with volunteers who can help you with regional lighting issues.

August 20, 2026

Privacy policy

About

DarkSky’s policies regarding cookies, credit card use, email privacy, and more.

June 17, 2023

IDA Board Member Connie Walker representing IDA at Ceremony of International Year of Light 2015 in Paris

Education and outreach

What we do

DarkSky has been spreading the word about light pollution since 1988. Education and outreach is woven into almost every …

July 25, 2023

DarkSky Awards

What we do

Our annual awards recognize dark sky advocates around the world working to protect the nighttime environment.

August 6, 2026

Board of Directors

About

Meet the people that make up the 2021 International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) Board of Directors including President Diane Knutson.

August 3, 2026

Dark Sky Friendly Developments of Distinction

What we do

This former designation recognized master planned communities and developments whose planning actively promoted a more natural night sky.

September 4, 2023

Illustration of a person shopping for DarkSky Approved lighting in a home improvement store.

DarkSky Approved retailers

What we do

DarkSky Approved retailers strive to provide the public with easy access to DarkSky Approved products. These businesses work closely …

October 3, 2024

Young Man in Desert Landscape Looking up at Starry Sky and Milky Way

Success stories

History

Since 1988, we’ve been advocating for more responsible outdoor lighting, raising awareness about light pollution, and protecting the night …

September 4, 2023

International Dark Sky Places

What we do

The International Dark Sky Places program certifies communities, parks, and protected areas around the world that preserve and protect …

March 16, 2026

DarkSky Approved

What we do

The DarkSky Approved program provides objective, third-party certification for luminaires that minimize glare, reduce light trespass, and don’t pollute …

July 13, 2026