Dark Skies Night Hike

Thursday, September 15, 2022

• 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

• The Morton Arboretum, Thornhill Shelter

• $16 Morton Arboretum member; $23 guest

Learn how we can fight light pollution and help preserve dark skies. Protecting the night sky from light pollution is critical for wildlife and people alike. 

Local Dark Sky Association delegate Adam Kreuzer will share what makes dark skies so important and what we can do to help. Then head out onto the trails in small groups for a guided hike with a naturalist. Look for signs of wildlife, and learn what the plants and animals of local natural areas are up to at night. This program will fill you with inspiration and awe and provide practical ways you can make a difference.

Instructor Bio:

Adam Kreuzer is a delegate with the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). He has lived in Glen Ellyn for more than 30 years and is a former chair of the Glen Ellyn Environmental Commission. The IDA leads the way globally in the mission to preserve the night sky.