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Dark Sky - Help Save Connecticut's Migratory Birds

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Gardening Under the Stars: Saving Our Nocturnal Pollinators & Our Health

After the sun sets, many important pollinating insects begin their night shift. A growing body of research suggests that the glow of uncontrolled outdoor lighting is causing serious harm to these nocturnal insects, migrating birds, other wildlife, as well as our own health. Learn about the ecological impacts of outdoor lighting and how you can reduce light pollution around your home.