Dark Skies and Reducing Light Pollution

Maple Lake at night. Photo by Tom Hahn.

From the thousands of stars visible on a dark night to the arc of nebulous light rising across the Milky Way, the night sky is inspiring. But light pollution produced by humans, especially in dense urban areas like Cook County, threatens our ability to experience the wonder and beauty of a truly dark night sky. The Forest Preserves of Cook County is working with partner organizations to ensure that our special landscapes and skies are there for future generations to enjoy.