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Pellworm and Spiekeroog, Germany are certified as Star Islands and International Dark Sky Communities

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Together, Pellworm and Spiekeroog are certified as Star Islands and International Dark Sky Communities to preserve the night sky …

August 30, 2021

Palos Preserves Named the World’s Largest Urban Night Sky Place

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Forest Preserves and Adler Planetarium earn the Urban Night Sky Place designation awarded by the International Dark-Sky Association

August 25, 2021

Black Gap Wildlife Management Area Designated International Dark Sky Sanctuary

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BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas, USA – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is proud to announce that Black Gap …

August 19, 2021

IDA Partners with Appalachian Mountain Club to Name First International Dark Sky Park in New England

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IDA named the first International Dark Sky Park in New England on the lands of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s …

May 18, 2021

Colorado Town’s International Dark Sky Community Designation a Reflection of Its Spiritual and Environmental Values

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In recognition of its exceptional dedication to the preservation of the night sky through the implementation and enforcement of …

May 14, 2021

Chiricahua National Monument Named World’s Newest International Dark Sky Park

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IDA today announced Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona, U.S. as the 104th designated International Dark Sky Park in the …

April 30, 2021

The International Dark-Sky Association and Utah Office of Tourism Celebrate Declaration of Dark Sky Month

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IDA and the Utah Office of Tourism are pleased to announce the state of Utah has officially declared April …

April 28, 2021

New Program Launches to Save Migrating Birds in Colorado, USA

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The National Audubon Society, IDA, and Denver Audubon have teamed up for Lights Out Colorado to help Coloradans save …

April 21, 2021

Two Virginia State Parks Become World’s Newest International Dark Sky Parks

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IDA has awarded International Dark Sky Park status to Natural Bridge State Park in Rockbridge County and Sky Meadows …

April 7, 2021

2021 U.K. Star Count Shows Light Pollution Reduction During Lockdown

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A nationwide Star Count conducted in February by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) has revealed a significant …

April 6, 2021

Mesa Verde Certified as an International Dark Sky Park

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The NPS and the IDA are pleased to announce Mesa Verde National Park as the newest International Dark Sky …

April 5, 2021

IDA has awarded International Dark Sky Park Designations to Fremont Indian and Goosenecks State Parks

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The International Dark-Sky Association has awarded International Dark Sky Park status to both Fremont Indian and Goosenecks State Parks.

March 25, 2021