Join us for a program with Lights Out CT to learn about reducing light pollution that particularly affects migrating birds. Since birds have long been considered an environmental indicator for healthy habitats and watersheds, steps we all might take to reduce bird deaths and stresses are of interest to everyone.
Lights Out CT: Saving Migratory Birds (Virtual) | Demco Software (evanced.info)
Lights Out Connecticut is a growing coalition of CT residents, businesses, schools, churches, and outdoor spaces pledging to turn off their unnecessary lighting from 11pm to 6am during peak bird migration (Sept 1-Nov 15 and Apr 1-May 31) to reduce the risks to migratory birds. Most migratory birds journey at nighttime, navigating by the setting sun and constellations, so artificial light interferes with their migration routes, attracting and disorienting them and causing collisions. Dimming and turning off lights is a quick, easy way to support birds while saving money and helping the planet. HB 6607, a proposed bill before the CT Legislature, would require all state-owned buildings to follow Lights Out rules.
Craig Repasz, our presenter, is co-chair of Lights Out CT and President of the Friends of Stewart B McKinney NWR, an organization devoted to supporting this important refuge. He was president of the New Haven Bird Club and the conservation chair of the Connecticut Ornithological Association. He has been the volunteer coordinator for the Connecticut Bird Atlas for six years. He enjoys backpacking and conducts Mountain Birdwatch surveys for the Vermont Center of Ecostudies, focusing on the Bicknell’s Thrush and other high elevation species.
This program is in partnership with the Bloomfield Beautification Committee (BBC). You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Notice includes the Zoom link for the program. This program may be recorded. If special accommodations are required, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.
Lights Out CT: Saving Migratory Birds (Virtual) | Demco Software (evanced.info)