Episode 5: International Dark Sky Association Exec. Dir. Scott Feierabend

Welcome to Audible Café, where we spend time together celebrating
and learning about the natural world, wildlife, and sustainable
living. 


In today's episode, I talk with Scott Feierabend, the Executive
Director for the International Dark Sky Association based in
Tuscon, Arizona.


The Dark Sky Association’s mission is to reduce light
pollution and its environmental impacts.


Scott has an incredible background working for more than 30 years
to conserve and restore our natural environment. You can read his
resumé here.


Now devoted to dark skies, in our conversation Scott shared some
great insight into what his organization does, and we talked
about the many benefits of dark skies for all species, and the
barriers that prevent all of us from fully enjoying those
benefits. 


Dark skies are full of the light of stars and galaxies! And as
human animals, we are innately connected to the dark.


If you are not in the habit of spending time outdoors in the
dark, please take the time tonight or some night soon to go
outside and let your eyes slowly adjust to the dark. You will be
amazed at what you can see!


Many thanks to Scott Feierabend for a great conversation!


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Next time on Audible Cafe, I talk with
Jennifer Browdy, award-winning writer, editor,
blogger, college professor, publisher, and workshop leader.
Jennifer is so thoughtful, prolific, and creative as she tackles
the big challenges of our times. It’s a great conversation and I
hope you’ll tune in.


Meanwhile, have a great week, and we’ll see you next time!


RESOURCES


International Dark Sky Association links:


Website


Facebook Page


Instagram Page (amazing photos!!)


To connect directly with Scott Feierabend: 
scottf@darksky.org


For more info or to learn about joining or starting a chapter
anywhere in the world: Bettymaya Foott | Director of
Engagement | bettymaya@darksky.org


In Massachusetts: James Lowenthal, Smith College | Chapter
leader | jlowenth@smith.edu


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