Ways to Get Involved

  • Join DarkSky International


    DarkSky Oregon is an important part of the bigger picture that is DarkSky International. Losing the quality of the night sky isn't just an Oregon issue... it's a global issue. Your membership is necessary to expand outreach and advocate for dark skies.

    To join DarkSky Oregon, please go to the DarkSky International Member page. As an DarkSky International member, you will automatically be included as a member in DarkSky Oregon Chapter.

  • Volunteer


    DarkSky Oregon is 100% volunteer-driven. We value the dark sky and are concerned enough to do something about it. Maybe you would like to volunteer to help in our quest to protect Oregon's dark skies?

    Some volunteer opportunities could include participation on one of these committees:

    • Finance

    • Business operations and maintenance

    • Social media communications

    • International Dark-Sky Places

    • Lighting codes/policies; sky quality monitoring

    • Good Light Neighbor program

    • Dark sky education outreach

    • Public speaking/public outreach events

    Please contact us if you are interested in participating or have any questions.

  • Become a Community and Citizen Scientist by

    • Participating in the free dark sky measurement Globe at Night program.

    • Downloading the free Loss of the Night app on your smartphone. and taking sky quality readings that are used in mapping and trend analyses.

    • Contributing the most accurate, quantitative night sky quality data by buying and applying a Unihedron Sky Quality Meter (SQM).

Make a donation

DarkSky Oregon is an independent Chapter of DarkSky International. We are responsible for our own financing. Your donation will support educational outreach, technical measurements, research studies and dark sky place designations in Oregon. All of these together will support our mission to protect the night skies of Oregon from light pollution. We are a non-profit with 501(c)3 status. Your donations are tax-deductible.

We appreciated your generosity. Thank you in advance.