I was delighted to come across this article in Science News for Students about Warrenton high school student Savannah Long who was inspired by a UVA biology graduate student conducting research into fireflies and light pollution. For her science fair project, Ms. Long designed and set up her own experiments at UVA's Blandy Experimental Farm in Boyce and she took her study to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, attended by 1800 students from 75 countries.
DarkSky Virginia advocates for responsible, community-friendly outdoor lighting and the protection and restoration of Virginia’s night skies and nightscapes.
As the Virginia Chapter of DarkSky International we align with DarkSky’s mission: to restore the nighttime environment and protect communities from the harmful effects of light pollution through outreach, advocacy, and conservation.
Laura Greenleaf has co-led or led DarkSky Virginia since 2012. You can contact her at: virginia@darksky.org