Our webinar delivers monthly expert talks on local environmental topics to cool, green and wild metro SA.

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The colour of the night: wildlife sensitive lighting

As our cities and suburbs become brighter, the natural darkness that wildlife depends on is rapidly disappearing. Light pollution — unwanted, excessive or poorly directed artificial light at night — is now a growing global threat to ecological health, yet it is often overlooked in urban planning and design.

In this webinar, we will explore why darkness matters and how smarter lighting choices can support healthier ecosystems.

This session will cover:

• What light pollution is and why it is increasing worldwide
• How artificial light at night (ALAN) disrupts feeding, breeding, movement, migration and development of wildlife
• Impacts across terrestrial, aquatic and aerial ecosystems
• Why the loss of dark skies is both an ecological and cultural issue
• Practical ways to reduce harm through wildlife-sensitive and dark sky lighting principles

You’ll also learn about:

• Applying dark sky lighting principles in public and private spaces
• Key guidance from DarkSky International, the Australian Dark Sky Alliance and the National Light Pollution Guidelines for Wildlife
• How planning, design and everyday lighting decisions can make a meaningful difference

Dr Sheryn Pitman has spent her career connecting people and nature. She leads the Urban Greening Strategy at Green Adelaide and has previously worked across conservation, education and cultural institutions, including campaigns for Adelaide to become a National Park City and habitat restoration with Greening Australia. She holds a PhD in Ecological Literacy and is a long-time environmental volunteer in the Carrickalinga district, where she co-led the certification of Australia’s first Dark Sky Community with DarkSky International.

Michael Pavlovich is an Energy & Lighting Specialist with the City of Salisbury, working across urban, recreation and natural assets. He brings a genuine passion to his role where he specialises in delivering efficient, sustainable lighting and energy solutions that support safe, functional public spaces while minimising environmental impacts.

Register now for Thursday 19 February at 4pm