Dark Skies

Where to Slow Down and Engage the Senses in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- From the rolling waves lapping off the coastline to the colorful clotheslines dancing in the ocean breeze, Newfoundland and Labrador is home to the slow way of life, especially when the seasons change. As spring rolls into summer, regular visitors to the province return, including the whales, birds and icebergs that heighten all senses. Visitors can experience the first sunrise in North America, witness the migration and play of whale species that return to the shores each year, and taste food foraged from land and sea. For relaxation, guests can soak in the bounty of the ocean in a bath with seaweed gathered off the coast of Grates Cove, go for a cold-water dip in the many outdoor locations including the North Atlantic Ocean, or sit and listen to the push and pull of the beach rocks as they roll with the waves.

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  • As spring rolls into summer, regular visitors to the province return, including the whales, birds and icebergs that heighten all senses.
  • The Atlantic Ocean surrounding Newfoundland and Labrador boasts as many as 22 diverse whale species.
  • In the northernmost part of Newfoundland and Labrador, weary travelers can soak in a seaweed bath at Grates Cave Co.
  • Guests will take hikes along breathtaking ocean trails, join foraging expeditions, and dine on specially prepared meals by award-winning chefs.

Southern Oregon's Lake County Outback Named World's Largest Dark Sky Sanctuary

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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LAKE COUNTY, Ore., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A 2.5-million-acre area of southeastern Oregon was certified as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary today by DarkSky International, making it the world's largest Dark Sky Sanctuary to date. The Sanctuary, which is approximately one-half the size of New Jersey and is located within an area commonly referred to as the Oregon Outback, has committed to protect its starry night skies for the benefit of visitors, residents, and wildlife.

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  • LAKE COUNTY, Ore., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A 2.5-million-acre area of southeastern Oregon was certified as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary today by DarkSky International, making it the world's largest Dark Sky Sanctuary to date.
  • To qualify as a Dark Sky Sanctuary, the area must meet strict criteria for sky quality, commit to protecting the night sky through responsible lighting practices, and provide public outreach.
  • The Outback is located within the largest, contiguous, pristine dark sky zone in the lower 48 states, and this certification helps to protect a large portion of the designated zone.
  • Education and outreach efforts included: Stargazing & Natural Night Skies Webinar Series, screenings of the film Saving the Dark, tri-county library access to Night Sky Adventure Kits, dark sky gatherings, local dark sky videos, educational exhibit tables coinciding with popular local events, dark sky presentations and workshops, and library programs as well as partnering with the neighboring Idaho Dark Sky Alliance to cohost educational events.

Dynamic Star's Fordham Landing South to Bring Sustainable Living to the Harlem River Waterfront

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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ft. leasable of community facility space, and a nearly one-acre public, Harlem River esplanade, Fordham Landing South is introducing a broad array of advanced sustainability features that are lacking in the borough.

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  • ft. leasable of community facility space, and a nearly one-acre public, Harlem River esplanade, Fordham Landing South is introducing a broad array of advanced sustainability features that are lacking in the borough.
  • The project is also integrated into the NYC street system and the Harlem River Greenway, thereby reducing traffic, and promoting cycling.
  • Brad Zackson, Dynamic Star's co-founder and Director of Development, said, "Fordham Landing South is a testament to the potential for sustainable living in urban environments, particularly in communities that have historically been underserved.
  • For more information about Fordham Landing South and its vision for sustainable living in PL_The Bronx, please visit www.dynamicstarllc.com .

Groveland Becomes First Dark Sky Community in Florida and Southeast USA

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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GROVELAND, Fla., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DarkSky International announced today that the City of Groveland, Florida, was certified as a Dark Sky Community, making it the first city in Florida and the first in the Southeastern United States to receive the honor. This coveted certification further establishes Groveland as a city living up to its reputation as a "City with Natural Charm" by committing to standards that will help protect the environment.

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  • Groveland, Florida has been certified as the first Dark Sky Community in Florida and in the Southeast United States.
  • GROVELAND, Fla., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DarkSky International announced today that the City of Groveland, Florida, was certified as a Dark Sky Community, making it the first city in Florida and the first in the Southeastern United States to receive the honor.
  • Achieving the International Dark Sky Community certification was a major objective of this initiative.
  • Signs will feature the new DarkSky branding to inform visitors that Groveland is a Dark Sky Community.

National Park Foundation Funds New and Expanded Learning Opportunities to Connect Kids to Parks

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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"National parks are America's largest classrooms, offering new and expanded learning opportunities for students," said National Park Foundation President and CEO Will Shafroth. "Open OutDoors for Kids grantees are pioneering the ways kids and classrooms connect with national parks and experience -- both in-person and virtually  -- the wonder and complexities of nature and history."

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  • "National parks are America's largest classrooms, offering new and expanded learning opportunities for students," said National Park Foundation President and CEO Will Shafroth.
  • "Each national park is related to a part of our national identity and park educational programs bring history, civics, science and the arts to life for students," said National Park Service Director Chuck Sams.
  • Individuals, foundations, and companies can support NPF's Open OutDoors for Kids program by visiting the National Park Foundation website.
  • The National Park Foundation works to protect wildlife and park lands, preserve history and culture, educate, and engage youth, and connect people everywhere to the wonder of parks.

Visionaire Lighting Launches Endurascape, the Latest Concrete Bollard Lighting Technology for Walkways, Driveways and Bridges

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Visionaire Lighting, a subsidiary of PANGEA Global Technologies (PGT), the nation's leading technology solutions provider and manufacturer of LED lighting, today announced the launch of Endurascape, the latest concrete bollard lighting technology for walkways, entrances, promenades, plazas, courtyards, driveways, bridges and landscaped areas. The Endurascape concrete bollard series is designed to enhance and blend with architectural and natural landscapes. Orders will be fulfilled in as little as six weeks due to the company's U.S.-based vertical manufacturing operation.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Visionaire Lighting , a subsidiary of PANGEA Global Technologies (PGT), the nation's leading technology solutions provider and manufacturer of LED lighting, today announced the launch of Endurascape , the latest concrete bollard lighting technology for walkways, entrances, promenades, plazas, courtyards, driveways, bridges and landscaped areas.
  • The Endurascape concrete bollard series is designed to enhance and blend with architectural and natural landscapes.
  • Endurascape fixtures boast 100,000-to-150,000-hour LED lamp life and feature clear, high-impact-resistant acrylic lens with silicone gasketing for a weather-tight seal.
  • PANGEA Global Technologies, Inc. is the nation's leading technology solutions provider and manufacturer of LED lighting.

The Appalachian Mountain Club Launches 'See the Dark' Program to Highlight the Importance of the Night Sky

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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BOSTON, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) today launched See the Dark , a public awareness program to highlight the importance of the night sky and elevate understanding of the impact of light pollution.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) today launched See the Dark , a public awareness program to highlight the importance of the night sky and elevate understanding of the impact of light pollution.
  • "In 2021, our Maine Woods Property was designated as an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association, becoming the first such park in New England.
  • Ninety-nine percent of the population of the United States lives someplace where the night sky is obscured by light pollution.
  • The Appalachian Mountain Club is the nation's oldest conservation and recreation organization, committed to fostering the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors.

Visionaire Lighting Promotes Jeremy Streit and Carter Clark as VP of Sales and Hires Paul Turturillo and Brian Baker as Regional Sales Managers

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Monday, August 15, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Visionaire Lighting, a subsidiary of Pangea Global Technologies (PGT), today announced the promotion of Jeremy Streit and Carter Clark to Vice President of Sales, as well as the addition of two new Regional Sales Managers, Paul Turturillo and Brian Baker.

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  • Clark expanded his knowledge of interior lighting by joining SESCO Lighting as an end user sales agent, continuing to cultivate his ongoing relationship with Visionaire Lighting.
  • Following years of successful partnership, Clark was brought on full-time to lead regional sales for lighting manufacturing at Visionaire Lighting before his latest promotion to Vice President of East Coast Sales.
  • Paul Turturillo, LC, was recently hired as Regional Sales Manager at Visionaire Lighting.
  • Brian Baker, with his more than 20 years of experience in the lighting industry, has been hired as Regional Sales Manager for Visionaire Lighting.

Visionaire Lighting Launches PRK, the Latest in Edge-Lit Lighting Technology to Safely Light Parking Structures

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Visionaire Lighting, a subsidiary of PANGEA Global Technologies (PGT), the nation's leading technology solutions provider and manufacturer of LED lighting, today announced the launch of PRK, the latest in edge-lit lighting technology for parking structures. The new LED lighting product line offers both symmetrical and asymmetrical distributions allowing effective and uniform lighting across drive lanes and open spaces.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Visionaire Lighting , a subsidiary of PANGEA Global Technologies (PGT), the nation's leading technology solutions provider and manufacturer of LED lighting, today announced the launch of PRK , the latest in edge-lit lighting technology for parking structures.
  • The new LED lighting product line offers both symmetrical and asymmetrical distributions allowing effective and uniform lighting across drive lanes and open spaces.
  • "Reports tell us that about 80% of crime that occurs in or on public facilities happens in parking structures.
  • PANGEA Global Technologies, Inc. is the nation's leading technology solutions provider and manufacturer of LED lighting.

Jasper Dark Sky Festival Returns with Drone Light Show, Star Speakers, Indigenous Events

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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Drone light show brings environmentally friendly spectacle to the skies above Jasper National Park

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  • This October, the Jasper Dark Sky Festival will have a hypnotizing light show of hundreds of choreographed drones moving in sync above the mountain town.
  • Musical performances will feature the lunar loving Dark Sky Band, including an original song to accompany the Drone Light Show.
  • Jasper National Park was designated as a Dark Sky Preserve by the Royal Astronomical Society in 2011; it is the largest accessible Dark Sky Preserve in the world.
  • The Jasper Dark Sky Festival is entering its twelfth year and is presented by Rocky Mountaineer.