Lights Out Selwyn

Join our local movement to provide safe passage for migratory birds

Did you know that the vast majority of migratory birds that pass through and breed in Selwyn Township, make their journeys north each spring, and south each fall by flying at night?

Light pollution in the night sky causes confusion for migrating birds, throwing them off-course and needlessly costing them valuable calories. Ultimately, light pollution makes these birds vulnerable on the already perilous migrations they undertake twice a year to ensure breeding success and species fitness.

Turning off unnecessary lights at night is one simple thing we can do to help address bird population decline from human threats.

Lights Out Selwyn is running this spring from April 15th until June 15th

Homes, businesses, farms, and schools are all welcome to participate.

Join Lights Out Selwyn

Are you interested in more resources about light pollution?

Curious about other communities with Lights Out campaigns?

Check out this link to other cities and towns in North America who also participate in "Lights Out" campaigns

Check out 'Globe At Night' if you want to contribute to community science

Globe at Night is an international citizen-science campaign to raise public awareness of the impact of light pollution by inviting citizen-scientists to measure & submit their night sky brightness observations.

Light Pollution Abatement at the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

The RASC recognizes that natural dark skies are an important ecological and cultural resource, and has a dedicated team who promote awareness of the impacts of artificial light at night and lead efforts in light pollution abatement across Canada.