Adult Opportunities

Dark Skies Night Hike

Celebrate International Dark Sky Week and learn how to help preserve dark skies.

Content Detail

On this guided hike at The Morton Arboretum, discover the value of dark skies and find out why 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, and then lead participants out onto the trails in small groups for a guided hike. 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 while providing practical ways you can help reduce light pollution.

This program meets in person at the Arboretum.

Instructor: Adam Kreuzer, delegate, International Dark Skies Association

Age: 16 and older

Course number: N150

Instructor

Adam Kreuzer, delegate, International Dark Skies Association

Adam Kreuzer is a delegate with the International Dark Sky Association (IDA), 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.

What to Know

This program meets indoors and outdoors. Check the forecast and dress for the weather.

Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and plan to walk more than a mile on uneven terrain.

Please bring a water bottle. Materials for taking notes may come in handy.

Program Schedule

Thursday, April 24, 2025, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Thornhill Education Center (Parking Lot 21), West Side

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