About this Course

Discover how thoughtful exterior lighting can protect our nights while still keeping our communities safe and welcoming. In this workshop, you’ll learn about light pollution and how artificial light at night negatively affects plants, wildlife, and human well-being. Learn how responsible lighting supports human health and protects fireflies, migrating birds, monarch butterflies, and other nighttime species. You’ll leave with practical lighting strategies that benefit ecosystems and preserve the beauty of the night sky. Presentation is sponsored by Olivette Sustainability Advocates in partnership with Dark Sky Missouri and Olivette Parks and Recreation.