Please note: Due to inclement weather, this program has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 16, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Discover the value of dark skies on this guided hike at The Morton Arboretum. 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.
This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
Instructors: Samantha (Sam) Gray, education program guide, The Morton Arboretum; Retta Hennessy, certified forest therapy guide, The Morton Arboretum; Adam Kreuzer, delegate, International Dark Skies Association
Age: 16 and older
Course number: N150
Instructors
Samantha (Sam) Gray, education program guide, The Morton Arboretum
Retta Hennessy, certified forest therapy guide, The Morton Arboretum
Retta Hennessy is a certified forest therapy guide, completing her training at The Morton Arboretum in 2017. She has been on staff at the Children’s Garden as program assistant at The Morton Arboretum since 2008. She is a long-time early childhood educator with a master’s in education; she is also a master naturalist. The Arboretum has enabled her to share a love of teaching and nature with people of all ages. She believes the Arboretum provides a path for everyone to experience the beauty and healing opportunities that nature offers.
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 outdoors. Check the forecast and dress for the weather.
Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and plan to walk more than a mile on uneven terrain.
Program Schedule
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Thornhill Picnic Shelter (Parking Lot 21)
