Kaitlin Stack Whitney

As summer turns to fall this week, here at CIG we're also marking the peak of fall migration for birds moving through our area, which is roughly early-September to mid-October. There are lots of ways we - as individuals and as a town - can support migrating birds - but there's one especially easy step we wanted to highlight: turning off lights! Sometimes doing less really does accomplish more.

Whether you have a backyard, a balcony, or simply want to help advocate for greener urban design in places around town like schools and businesses, there are simple, practical steps June shared that we can all take to make our built environments safer and more welcoming for birds.

Alternatives to traditional fireworks displays, such as drone shows, could be an option in future years that support sustainability - and well-being for people and pets.