In 2026, we are aiming to become Dark Sky Lodging certified, and have already replaced all of our outdoor lights with dark sky compliant fixtures. We aim to develop Dark Sky programming, host star parties, and simply encourage dark sky lovers to stay here at the field station as a favorite spot for sky-watching. 

We have very dark skies and affordable public lodging options with vast, open access to the stars. We are in the process of renovating many of our units, as well as our main building too. All lodges include heat, potable water, full kitchens, and high-speed Wi-Fi. 

If you or your group would like to visit, develop a recreational or educational program, or bring a star party out to the field station, please reach out! Check out our website at http://www.malheurfieldstation.org. Email: malheurfieldstation@gmail.com | 541-493-2629 

The Dark Skies over Eagle Crest (Redmond, OR) committee offers no-pressure outdoor lighting assessments to residents. 

This year we will continue educational activities, as well as work with EC Management in response to the new outdoor lighting ordinance passed for Deschutes County unincorporated areas such as ours. 

Email ds@ridgeowners.org to get in touch with the Eagle Crest group.

The newly formed Bend Night Sky Alliance (BNSA) is actively working to protect Bend's night sky through multiple initiatives, collaborating with city officials and Pacific Power to identify and replace malfunctioning purple streetlights, addressing light trespass issues with community members, and advocating for updates to the city's outdated 2004 lighting ordinance. 

BNSA, a local sub-group of DarkSky Oregon, is dedicated to educating the community about dark sky issues and empowering residents with practical steps they can take to help preserve our night sky. 

In-person meetings are held monthly.

Email hello@darkskyoregon.org and mention an interest to connect with BNSA.

Lincoln City installed three Sky Quality Meters in the city last fall and Explore Lincoln City has begun gathering official night sky measurements. 

Phase 1 of our dark sky feasibility study will be completed shortly -- this includes: researching certification, reviewing city ordinances, community outreach and education, evaluating inventory of city lighting and partnering for events and programs. Explore Lincoln City will report that progress going forward. 

Dark Skies Over Halfway has a community meeting on Sat. Feb. 28, from 7-8:30 pm at the Halfway Lions Hall in Halfway.  We will have a program on “What are Dark Skies?”

Sign up on the Dark Skies Over Halfway Facebook page or email hello@darkskyoregon.org and mention an interest to connect with the Halfway dark skies group.

The Blue River Night Sky Alliance is an ad hoc group of local residents, community and business organizations, utilities and governmental agencies.  Our goal is to restore and maintain the night skies of the McKenzie River Valley one light at a time.  

Thanks to the efforts of Michael McKeag, a DarkSky Oregon Board Member, Blue River has completed its lighting inventory.   We currently have the distinction of only one light in the entire town being DarkSky compliant! Doug Murkley, a local architect, is working with us to identify specific luminaires we can recommend that WILL meet the lighting and recreational goals of our rural community.  

Support from local organizations and businesses such as the Chamber of Commerce and Lane Electric Coop are and will continue to be of primary importance as we move forward to achieve certification of Blue River as an International Dark Sky Community.

Email hello@darkskyoregon.org and mention an interest to connect with the Blue River Night Sky Alliance.