DarkSky Vermont takes part in public programs, community conversations, festivals, and local meetings across the state. We welcome opportunities to meet with towns, schools, libraries, conservation commissions, planning commissions, community groups, and partner organizations.
We will post upcoming events here as they are scheduled.
Upcoming events
Stellafane
August 13–16, 2026
Springfield, Vermont
DarkSky Vermont plans to be at Stellafane and is thrilled that Ruskin Hartley, CEO and Executive Director of DarkSky International, is scheduled to serve as keynote speaker at the 2026 Stellafane Convention. Ruskin is scheduled to give the keynote talk for the Hartness House Workshop on Thursday evening, August 13, and the keynote talk for the Saturday Evening Program on August 15.
The 2026 convention will be especially significant, marking 100 years since the first Stellafane Convention in 1926.
Recent Events
Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival
Sunday, May 3, 2026 · 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Herricks Cove, Rockingham, Vermont
DarkSky Vermont were at the Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival, a family-oriented outdoor educational event with nature-based programs, activities, walks, and hands-on experiences, on Sunday, May 3, in Rockingham, Vermont.
A Dark and Starry Night: Why and How to Preserve Dark Skies in Vermont
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 · 7:00–9:00 PM
North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm Street, Montpelier
This free public program at North Branch Nature Center included a presentation on light pollution, its effects on organisms including humans, and the principles of responsible outdoor lighting. Rain ultimately prevented the stargazing portion of the program. The program was livestreamed, and a recording is below:
‘Defending the Dark’ Film Screening and Discussion
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 · 6:00–7:00 PM
Plainfield Opera House
We held a screening of Defending the Dark, followed by a moderated discussion. This 35-minute film was a compelling depiction of why preserving dark sky areas matters, what had been done in Maine, and what communities could do in their own towns and backyards. The event was sponsored by the Plainfield Conservation Commission and Cutler Library.
Vermont Edition: How Vermont can protect its dark skies
April 14, 2026
Invite DarkSky Vermont to meet with your group
DarkSky Vermont is glad to meet with schools, libraries, community groups, conservation commissions, planning commissions, towns, businesses, and other organizations.
That could mean a public talk, a small group conversation, a classroom visit, a festival table, or a meeting about local opportunities, questions, or concerns. If your group would like to talk about light pollution, responsible outdoor lighting, dark skies, or Vermont-specific next steps, we would be glad to hear from you.