About

Since 2021, the Town of Crestone has been proud to be recognized as a Dark Sky Community, one of over 250 Dark Sky places worldwide. The International Dark-Sky Association works to protect the night skies for present & future generations.

Vision

The vision of the Dark Sky Crestone Foundation is to be a community who honors the sacred agreement to protect the natural night sky for future generations.

We are a community recognized for its dedication to nurturing dark skies, serving as a model for sustainable lighting solutions that promote human wellness, support natural wildlife, and nurture a profound connection with the universe.

We pride ourselves on being a community that can see and experience our Milky Way galaxy with the naked eye.

Mission

The mission of the Dark Sky Crestone Foundation is to preserve and protect the nighttime environment and the natural dark skies.

Our efforts include public engagement, educational symposiums, and festivals.

We are dedicated to protecting the natural starlight.

We encourage individual and collective action to reduce and/or eliminate light pollution. In doing so, we aim to provide a healthier environment for wildlife, enhance human well-being, and ensure the continued appreciation of star-filled nights.

Dark Sky Crestone Foundation Board of Directors:

President: Donald Gifford

Vice President: Mike Lewinski

Treasurer: Scott Stevens

Secretary: Amber Travis-Ballinas

Board Members at Large:

Ziggy Eilets

Patty Kelbert

Desiree Faraci

In gratitude to our former Mayor, Karina, for her loving guidance, beautiful vision, and relentless effort.

A thank you to all our past committee and board members including Stephen Hume… Daya Scheide, Michael Tierney, and Scott Carlson.

A special thank you to all our past, present and future sponsors and patrons.

And mostly … thank you Crestonians, for choosing to honor, protect and celebrate our sacred starlight.

Dark Sky Crestone Foundation is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization.