2025 TMI Lighting Webinar Series

FREE Webinar Series, thanks to our Sponsor MUSCO Lighting!

Webinars are 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Webinars: Free
CEU Fee: $10 - PRPS/TMI Member; $20 - Nonmember
Fee includes .1 CEU per webinar.
CEUs will be awarded at the completion of the series. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to shed light on smarter outdoor lighting solutions!

October 15:  Light Pollution and Outdoor Lighting Issues
Did you know that excessive or poorly designed outdoor lighting can disrupt ecosystems, affect human health and sleep, and waste energy?  Join us for an enlightening hour as we explore the often-overlooked impacts of light pollution on wildlife, people, and plant life. In this session, you'll learn about: How night lighting can affect migratory birds and other wildlife and plant cycles and the science behind human health concerns linked to over-lighting. You will also learn more about the dark skies initiatives and how your organization can support this movement.

Whether you're a parks professional, planner, or simply interested in sustainability, this webinar will equip you with actionable insights to minimize the impacts of lighting and promote healthier, more natural nighttime environments.

October 22: Finding the Right Lighting for Your Park or Facility
Join us for the second installment of our Lighting Series, where we shed light on finding the best solutions for your parks and public spaces. Whether you're managing sports fields, improving public safety, or planning facility upgrades, this webinar will help you make informed, forward-thinking decisions. Our presenter will outline current lighting challenges in parks and facilities.  They will also provide participants with innovative solutions for sports, safety, and security lighting, and review lighting automation and control systems. Recent advances in lighting design and installation have introduced a new set of possibilities for saving energy and supporting dark sky initiatives.  This free webinar will be packed with actionable insights from industry experts and is ideal for park managers, facility planners, public works professionals, and anyone responsible for outdoor lighting.

Join The Maintenance Institute as we examine topics including: 
•Discuss the impacts of lighting in public spaces
•Learn about the effects of night lighting on ecosystems and humans
•Examine the newest lighting options for your facilities
•Lighting locations for public safety
•Planning for efficiency and environmental concerns
•Lighting for safety and activities
•Pairing lighting for the facility/usage

Who should attend?
•Parks and Public Works Professionals and Personnel
•Operators and Caretakers of public grounds at Hotels, Churches, Campgrounds, and Resorts
•Park Foreman and Supervisors
•Recreation Directors
•Land managers
•Outdoor volunteers
•Organizations such as YMCA/YWCA, Scouts, Head Start, Neighborhood Association
•Township supervisors/ Directors
•Public Works Managers / Directors
•State outdoor agencies

OUR PRESENTERS
Dr. Christopher Palma is a Teaching Professor and Associate Department Head for Outreach at Penn State Eberly College of Science’s Department of Astrophysics and Astronomy. He holds a Doctorate in astronomy from the University of Virginia and teaches several courses each year. He teaches astronomy to local educators and serves as a mentor and advisor for undergrads and graduate students in the college.  

Andrew O'Connell is a Field Sales Representative at Musco Lighting and was the Regional Sales Manager and Business Development Representative at Keystone Sports Construction. His experience also includes Account Manager positions at Centric Business Systems, Inc., and Total Scope, Inc. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina. 

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