✨ Lights Out Wisconsin! ✨ Tonight, Wednesday, September 24, an estimated 21 million birds will be migrating across Wisconsin. 🕊️ Most migrate at night, but artificial lights can disorient them—pulling them into danger near towns and cities. Please consider participating in the statewide ‘Lights Out’ initiative—whether on our lake or elsewhere in Wisconsin—by turning off all nonessential outdoor lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. 💡Flip the switch 🌍 Protect our songbirds #LightsOutWisconsin #BirdMigration #SaveOurSongbirds #NSTLRA (fb)

Consider participating in Northwoods Lights Out, August 22–24. Turn off outdoor lights and enjoy the wonder of the dark! Scheduled around the new moon, this weekend is ideal for stargazing. What might you see? Shooting stars, fireflies, frogs, toads, and the quiet brilliance of the night sky. With no moonlight overhead, the sky is darker—and nocturnal wildlife can thrive without interference from artificial lights. Why the new moon? With no visible moonlight, skies are at their darkest—perfect for seeing stars, constellations, and meteor showers more clearly. Help reduce light pollution: • Turn off unnecessary outdoor lights • Use motion-sensor or shielded lighting • Choose warm-colored bulbs (amber, orange, red) • Aim lights downward where needed Learn more at www.oclw.org/northwoods-lights-out #NorthwoodsLightsOut #StarrySkies #NewMoonMagic #WisconsinNights #StargazingSeason #TurnOffTheLights (fb)