Join us for the Environmental Lecture Series in Orchestra Hall. The topic for June 24 is “Dark Skies Matter” with Robin Gill.
What do indigo buntings and dung beetles have in common? In this engaging talk, Gill explores how light pollution affects animals that begin their day when the sun sets. She will also discuss its impact on plants, people and climate.
Having a dark sky doesn’t mean living in darkness. We need lights at night — light used only where it’s needed and when it’s needed, light that protects our health and safety, light that isn’t wasted and saves us money, and light that allows us to be continually inspired by the night. Learn how thoughtful lighting can make your home and yard more dark-sky friendly for the nighttime creatures and plants that share our environment.
Gill joined The Wilderness Center’s education staff in 2017 as Astronomy Education Specialist after many years as a volunteer and board member. In 2019, she also became the Dark-Sky Initiative Coordinator, leading efforts to achieve Urban Dark-Sky Accreditation through education and community outreach.
A graduate of the University of Mount Union with a bachelor’s degree in physics and astronomy, Gill previously worked in the energy industry and served as Science Director at the William McKinley Museum in Canton, Ohio. She also helped found The Wilderness Center’s Astronomy Club for more than 25 years and has contributed to numerous educational initiatives, including Astronomy Days, planetarium programs, and the creation of the center’s Astronomy Education Building.
