StarHaven

Night Sky Certification

Dark Sky International Certification

Make your business a steward of the environment by transitioning your exterior lights to responsible lighting. It not only supports grassroots intitiatives, it also increases safety, asethics, and reduces the load on our natural resource, the night sky. Becoming certified comes with a multitude of benefits to include free advertising and becoming among the first businesses to become certified in WA state. While using the Smart Lighting Principles are fairly simple, the certification process may be confusing and choosing incorrect lights could become frustrating. Sometimes changing the lights are not even neccesary, when a simple retrofit could suffice. Save your time and money by allowing StarHaven to help you with the process.

Astrotourism 

Attract local residents and tourists by bringing new and unique expierences to your business. Its no secret, residents get bored and are always looking for something new and refreshing. People visitng are looking for a reason to choose your business over the competitions; reel them in with the universe! Washington state is home to natural beauty and the NCW counties hold the some of the best recreation and natural lands. Take advantage of the natural resource by adopting astrotourism. No need to change the face of the business or change your operations, sometimes a small change lead to great rewards. Retail, lodging, food & beverage, agriculture, and many other sectors can benefit with Astrotourism. Let SafeHaven be your guide to a successfully apply astrotourism to your business.

*If you hire StarHaven for an astronomy event the initial consultation fee will be waived.

Staff Event Training

If your business wants to offer new night sky experiences and extend visitor purchasing hours without outsourcing the presentation, StarHaven can train your staff to run telescopes and guide guests through the stars. Astronomy programs keep visitors on site longer, which supports evening sales and strengthens your nighttime economy. Our training gives your team the confidence to host these events so your business can make the most of the added foot traffic.

Training takes place at your location after hours and blends indoor and outdoor learning. Staff will learn:

• Event planning basics including how to choose the best nights and why they matter

• Introductory stellar stories and how to continue learning

• Star and constellation recognition along with navigation of the celestial sphere

• Essential tools for a successful astronomy program

• Telescope setup and breakdown for a variety of models

• Telescope operation in a smooth and confident way

• Public interaction skills including safe handling and guest flow

• Common astronomy questions and how to answer them clearly

• Ongoing training resources to support continued growth