'Lights Out!': Port Washington Neighbors Going Dark For Earth Day

PORT WASHINGTON, NY — Port Washington residents are encouraged to turn off the lights for 15 minutes and stargaze Wednesday to celebrate Earth Day.

Residents Forwards, a local environmental organization, wants all neighbors to go dark from 8:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. and "connect with the stars in the sky or enjoy the glow of a candle."

"In this very challenging COVID-19 time, it can be hard to process anything else," the organization wrote in an event flyer. "One glimmer of hope on the climate front is carbon pollution decreasing because we are burning less fossil fuels."

Those who partake are also encouraged to share pictures on social media with the hashtag #LightsOutPW and tag @ResdientsForward.