Stargaze on a Quilt: Light Pollution, Dark Skies, and Quilting with Sarah Martin

In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Martin, Chief Development Officer at Dark Sky International, a global nonprofit working to reduce light pollution and restore our connection to the night sky.We talk about:What light pollution actually isThe five principles of responsible outdoor lightingHow artificial light impacts wildlife and even scientific discoveryHow to find International Dark Sky Places around the worldSimple ways to advocate for darker skies in your own neighborhoodResources Mentioned in This EpisodeDark Sky InternationalWebsite: https://darksky.orgFind a local chapter: https://darksky.org/who-we-are/chapters/Five Principles of Responsible Outdoor Lighting: https://darksky.org/resources/guides-and-how-tos/lighting-principles/International Dark Sky Places interactive map: https://darksky.org/what-we-do/international-dark-sky-places/Community advocacy toolkits: https://darksky.org/what-we-do/advancing-responsible-outdoor-lighting/darksky-outdoor-lighting-codes/“How to Talk to Your Neighbor” guide: https://darksky.org/resources/what-is-light-pollution/light-pollution-solutions/lighting/my-neighbors-lighting/Capture the Dark Photography Contest (submissions open in June, winners announced in August) https://darksky.org/what-we-do/events/photo-contest/Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darksky_orgInternational Dark Sky WeekApril 13–20Dedicated website with toolkits, trivia night guides, book display ideas, and community event resources https://idsw.darksky.orgStargazing AppStar Guide (mobile app for identifying stars, planets, and satellites)Books Sarah RecommendsSleepless by Annabel Abbs-StreetsNight Magic by Leigh Ann HenionWant to Keep the Adventure Going?Quilt Scouts is an online membership for adventurous quilters who want more creativity, confidence, and connection — one badge at a time.👉 Learn more and join here:https://quiltscouts.com