Dark Sky Friendly Farm Checklist
A dark sky friendly farm checklist for reviewing barn, yard, and field lighting to cut glare and wasted light while keeping work areas safe and is free to print.
Download free PDF1 page, US Letter, prints clean in black and white
ChecklistWildlife & ConservationFree PDF
What is on this checklist
- Lights inventoried by location
- Unneeded lights removed
- Fixtures fully shielded
- Light aimed down
- Timers or sensors fitted
- Warm bulbs chosen
- Safety lighting kept where needed
- Neighbors consulted
- Night walk review done
How to use this checklist
Print a few copies and keep them where the work happens. Go item by item, tick OK, FIX or N/A, and write what needs attention in the notes.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA NRCS.
For more in this area, see the rural farm life guides. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Where’s My Farm Bill?, and farming farm stories.