Missouri Naturalists

On this page, i have included several resources that might be of use to Naturalists. In particular, the links and resources here might be of use to Missouri Master Naturalists & Gardeners, Sierra Club and Audubon Society members, and so on.

Links:

  1. State of the Science 2024 Report by John Barentine
  2. Night Sky and Dark Environments: Best Management Practices for Artificial Light on BLM-Managed LandsĀ 
  3. The Power of the Night: National Park Service
  4. Utah Master Astronomer Program: In particular section 3 and 4

    Research Papers:
     
  5. Migratory Birds’ Exposure to Artificial Light: Horton et al. (2019)
  6. Direct Mortality of Birds from Anthropogenic Causes: Loss et al. (2015)