Why Dark Skies Matter
Annual Chatham Earth Week Town Forum
2026 Chatham Earth Week Town Forum
Why Dark Skies Matter
Date and Time: Thursday, April 23rd, 4:00 - 6:00pm
4:00 - 4:30: Earth Week Community Environmental Showcase, featuring displays presented by local organizations
4:30 - 6:00: Keynote lectures and Q&A
Why does darkness at night matter for nature and for our coastal community? Learn how reducing light pollution can protect wildlife, improve our night skies, and benefit our maritime environment.
CCF invites you to an engaging community forum featuring experts on dark skies and light pollution. Speakers will discuss the global movement to protect the night sky and share insights from Nantucket’s dark skies bylaw and what Chatham can learn from it.
Speakers:
James Lowenthal, Mary Elizabeth Moses Professor of Astronomy at Smith College and President of the Massachusetts Chapter of DarkSky International.
Gail Walker, Founder and President of Nantucket Lights
Come be part of the conversation about how we can work together to preserve the beauty and ecological importance of our night skies.
The panel presentation is free and open to the public.
Chatham Conservation Foundation
(508) 945-4084
info@ccfinc.org
Annual Chatham Earth Week Town Forum
2026 Chatham Earth Week Town Forum
Why Dark Skies Matter
Date and Time: Thursday, April 23rd, 4:00 - 6:00pm
4:00 - 4:30: Earth Week Community Environmental Showcase, featuring displays presented by local organizations
4:30 - 6:00: Keynote lectures and Q&A
Why does darkness at night matter for nature and for our coastal community? Learn how reducing light pollution can protect wildlife, improve our night skies, and benefit our maritime environment.
CCF invites you to an engaging community forum featuring experts on dark skies and light pollution. Speakers will discuss the global movement to protect the night sky and share insights from Nantucket’s dark skies bylaw and what Chatham can learn from it.
Speakers:
James Lowenthal, Mary Elizabeth Moses Professor of Astronomy at Smith College and President of the Massachusetts Chapter of DarkSky International.
Gail Walker, Founder and President of Nantucket Lights
Come be part of the conversation about how we can work together to preserve the beauty and ecological importance of our night skies.
The panel presentation is free and open to the public.
Chatham Conservation Foundation
(508) 945-4084
info@ccfinc.org
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Location
Chatham Community Center
702 Main Street
Chatham, MA 02633
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