Dark Sky Painting one dealt with the impact of light pollution on bees and other insects. It also sought to teach children and viewers of the painting about the night sky . Dark Sky Painting two deals with the effects humans have on our planets bird species and their habitats.  On Earth there are multitudes of birds in trouble from pollution and habitat interference of all kinds. For this project we focused on just two, Barn Owls and Swifts. The constellations Perseus and Cassiopeia featured as did some perseid meteors. The workshop led up to the perseid meteor shower.  The children were prepared to view, should they have clear skies. They were given notes with a map showing the location of the constellations involved. The children learnt about the effects humans have on our planet. Actions that can cause the decline of some birds species. We share the Earth with Barn Owls and Swifts. Both species are in severe decline in … Continue reading →