CARRBORO, N.C. -- The Town of Carrboro encourages everyone to go lights out 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. now through Nov. 30 to help save birds migrating through North Carolina.
Birds play a crucial role in Carrboro’s local ecosystem. They help with seed dispersal, pollination and pest control. Additionally, their nutrient-rich droppings contribute to natural balance of nutrient cycling, enriching the soil and having a significant impact on the entire ecosystem. Preserving these species aligns with Carrboro’s Community Climate Action Plan.
Contribute to Lights Out
- Turn off exterior decorative lighting
- Extinguish pot and flood-lights
- Substitute strobe lighting wherever possible
- Reduce atrium lighting wherever possible
- Turn off interior lighting especially on higher stories
- Substitute task and area lighting for workers staying late or pull window coverings
- Down-shield exterior lighting to eliminate horizontal glare and all light directed upward
- Install automatic motion sensors and controls wherever possible
- When converting to new lighting assess quality and quantity of light needed, avoiding over-lighting with newer, brighter technology
Learn more from the North Carolina Audubon Society .