{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 5: International Dark Sky Association Exec. Dir. Scott Feierabend","description":"Welcome to Audible Caf\u00e9, where we spend time together celebrating and learning about the natural world, wildlife, and sustainable living.  In today's episode, I talk with Scott Feierabend, the Executive Director for the International Dark Sky Association based in Tuscon, Arizona. The Dark Sky Association\u2019s mission is to reduce light pollution and its environmental impacts. Scott has an incredible background working for more than 30 years to conserve and restore our natural environment. You can read his resum\u00e9 here. Now devoted to dark skies, in our conversation Scott shared some great insight into what his organization does, and we talked about the many benefits of dark skies for all species, and the barriers that prevent all of us from fully enjoying those benefits.  Dark skies are full of the light of stars and galaxies! And as human animals, we are innately connected to the dark. If you are not in the habit of spending time outdoors in the dark, please take the time tonight or some night soon to go outside and let your eyes slowly adjust to the dark. You will be amazed at what you can see! Many thanks to Scott Feierabend for a great conversation! And thanks for listening to Audible Cafe! As always, you can learn more and access archives and show notes with lots of resources at audiblecafe.com, or visit the FB page - just search for Audible Cafe, or follow us on Twitter @audiblecafe. And if you\u2019d like to get in touch directly - and I hope you will - email listenup@audiblecafe.com You can listen to this episode via various channels: Listen on Audible Caf\u00e9 website where you can also find show notes and links related to this episode Listen (and subscribe! and leave a 5-star review! :-D) via Apple Podcasts If you'd like to follow the show's Facebook page, click here! Listen on Stitcher Next time on Audible Cafe, I talk with Jennifer Browdy, award-winning writer, editor, blogger, college professor, publisher, and workshop leader. Jennifer is so thoughtful, prolific, and creative as she tackles the big challenges of our times. It\u2019s a great conversation and I hope you\u2019ll tune in. Meanwhile, have a great week, and we\u2019ll see you next time! RESOURCES International Dark Sky Association links: Website Facebook Page Instagram Page (amazing photos!!) To connect directly with Scott Feierabend:  scottf@darksky.org For more info or to learn about joining or starting a chapter anywhere in the world: Bettymaya Foott | Director of Engagement | bettymaya@darksky.org In Massachusetts: James Lowenthal, Smith College | Chapter leader | jlowenth@smith.edu Audible Caf\u00e9 theme music by Brian Eddy ","author_name":"Audible Cafe Radio Show and Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/audiblecafe.libsyn.com\/website","html":"