# Event Details - **Event Name**: Light Pollution-The Impacts and Effects of Overuse of Artificial Lighting - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 06 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon, 06 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us as we learn how excessive artificial light harms people and wildlife while gathering tips for softening and reducing such lighting.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e321d310-71da-11f1-ae58-237475d85463-rimg-w1200-h442-dcffffff-gmir.jpg This program will detail how excessive use of bright lighting leads to light pollution and an absence of dark skies. Light pollution affects not only our health and well-being, but wildlife as well. Bird safety will be highlighted as an example. Tips to soften and lessen lighting and the benefits of such will be given.Our July 6, 2026 General Meeting will follow the presentation.Schedule for the evening:6:30 Social Time - Enjoy visiting with our friendly members.7:00 Program – Debbie Barrett presents “Light Pollution- The Impact and Effects of Overuse of Artificial Lighting”8:00 Darien Garden Club's General Meeting - Find out all about DGC and the activities available to our members.All are welcome, Darien Residency is NOT required.Meeting will be in a hybrid format, please allow for emails from the organizer when reserving your ticket to receive the Zoom link.More about DGC at our website. It's our 25th Anniversary and we are holding special events all year long. See more at this link: ****************************Our speaker Debbie Barrett is a psychologist by day and lover and caretaker of all living things and sentient beings. A lifelong learner, Debbie will share what she has learned about light pollution and dark skies and how we can be better caretakers of the planet by returning to the dark. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e3843e60-71da-11f1-ae97-193f1cfe228b-rimg-w653-h740-dcdad4d2-gmir.jpg Interested in learning more about the topic of "Light Pollution"? Here are a few resources to check out. Use the links below or type the website address in your browser and search for "light pollution":Dark-Sky International (DarkSky.org)National Park Service (NPS.gov)World Economic Forum (weforum.org) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/darien/light-pollution-the-impacts-and-effects-of-overuse-of-artificial-lighting/100001989830027176 - **Event Categories**: meetups, business, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: St John Lutheran Church - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Darien - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: St John Lutheran Church - **lat**: 41.7560752 - **long**: -87.9742933 - **full address**: St John Lutheran Church, 7214 South Cass Avenue, Darien, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Light Pollution-The Impacts and Effects of Overuse of Artificial Lighting - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/54faf8348d956481d66ab0399498bc91fbe100f7dc54ff80dd49e5df58cab7c0-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1779471430 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Light Pollution-The Impacts and Effects of Overuse of Artificial Lighting being held? - **A:** Light Pollution-The Impacts and Effects of Overuse of Artificial Lighting takes place on Mon, 06 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Mon, 06 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm at St John Lutheran Church, 7214 South Cass Avenue, Darien, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Light Pollution-The Impacts and Effects of Overuse of Artificial Lighting? - **A:** Light Pollution-The Impacts and Effects of Overuse of Artificial Lighting is organized by Darien Garden Club. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Light Pollution-The Impacts and Effects of Overuse of Artificial Lighting is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Darien, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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