NEVADA COUNTY

The Nevada County Keep It Dark Photo Contest invites photographers of all skill levels to capture the beauty of Nevada County’s night skies and help raise awareness about protecting one of the region’s most valuable natural resources. Entries are open from June 22 through Aug. 12 with categories for youth, amateur, and professional photographers.

This contest is a collaboration between the Town of Truckee, Truckee Cultural District, Visit Truckee-Tahoe, Nevada County Arts & Culture, and Nevada City to raise awareness of the importance of dark skies. Dark skies are essential for healthy ecosystems, helping migratory birds navigate, supporting insect populations, and preserving natural behaviors of wildlife. Reducing light pollution also benefits human health and allows future generations to experience the wonder of star-filled skies.

Get all the contest details, including rules, key dates, and a look at last year’s winning images at visittruckeetahoe.com/keep-it-dark-contest. 

Learn how residents, businesses, and visitors can help preserve one of our region’s most valuable natural resources at visittruckeetahoe.com/keep-it-dark. 

~ Town of Truckee press release