
Applegate After Dark
find joy in the night and embrace the darkness
Photos: Night Sky at Provolt Recreation Site
BLM photo by Kyle Sullivan
Applegate After Dark mission
Applegate After Dark works to increase awareness and knowledge of the health, environmental, and economic benefits of dark nights, while working to decrease light pollution in the Applegate Valley.
Who is Applegate After Dark
Applegate After Dark is a collaborative group of community members, local organizations, and partners united by a shared passion for the night sky. Meeting monthly, the group is actively involved in collecting dark sky data throughout the Applegate Valley, organizing public events that celebrate nighttime ecology, and participating in outreach activities to raise awareness about light pollution. Through education and engagement, Applegate After Dark highlights how preserving natural darkness supports wildlife, enhances human well-being, and protects the beauty of our star-filled skies.
DarkSky International
DarkSky International restores the nighttime environment and protects communities from the harmful effects of light pollution through outreach, advocacy, and conservation.