Author: Amber Harrison

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary becomes South Australia’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary

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ARKAROOLA WILDERNESS SANCTUARY, Flinders Ranges, South Australia – Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary, located in the northern Flinders Ranges, South Australia…

July 16, 2023

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

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Arkaroola is renowned as one of Australia’s remarkable geological “hotspots” and boasts a diverse range of plant and animal …

July 16, 2023

City of Groveland named first International Dark Sky Community in Florida

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GROVELAND, FLORIDA, USA – DarkSky International announced today that the City of Groveland, Florida, was certified as an International …

June 20, 2023

Aenos National Park named first International Dark Sky Park in Greece

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AENOS ARGOSTOLI, Kefalonia, Greece – Aenos National Park achieves official designation by DarkSky International as the first certified International …

June 9, 2023

The city of Bee Cave, Texas certified as International Dark Sky Community

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BEE CAVE, Texas, USA – The City of Bee Cave was certified as an International Dark Sky Community by …

April 18, 2023

Community of Xichong recognized as first International Dark Sky Community in China

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XICHONG, Shenzhen, China — Xichong, Shenzhen, is now an International Dark Sky Community certified by DarkSky International. Becoming the …

April 6, 2023

Ynys Enlli named first International Dark Sky Sanctuary in Wales, United Kingdom

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YNYS ENLLI, Wales, UK – Ynys Enlli (Bardsey Island), north Wales, has received International Dark Sky Sanctuary (IDSS) certification …

February 23, 2023

City of Rocks National Reserve Achieves International Dark Sky Park Certification

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CITY OF ROCKS NATIONAL RESERVE, Almo, Idaho, U.S. – City of Rocks National Reserve (henceforth “City”) is proud to …

February 2, 2023

Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Becomes New Zealand’s Second International Dark Sky Reserve

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SOUTH WAIRARAPA and CARTERTON DISTRICTS, New Zealand – The Districts of South Wairarapa and Carterton of New Zealand’s North …

January 19, 2023

Lost Trail NWR Named Montana’s Newest International Dark Sky Sanctuary

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Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge joins Glacier National Park in dark-sky conservation efforts in Montana.

October 31, 2022

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area Named IDA’s 200th Certified Dark Sky Place

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Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area leads dark-sky conservation efforts in the iconic Sandhills region of Nebraska by becoming IDA’s …

September 12, 2022

Parc du Mont-Bellevue Becomes Canada’s First Urban Night Sky Place

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Parc du Mont-Bellevue and partners lead dark-sky conservation efforts focused on improving outdoor lighting in urban areas through research …

September 2, 2022