Apr 13 2021

Lights Out Texas: Statewide (March 1-June 15)

Mar 1 2021 - 11:00pm to Jun 15 2021 - 6:00am

Lights Out Texas launched last spring, led by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The program encourages homeowners, building managers and businesses to turn out outdoor lights from March 1 to June 15  from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. during the spring bird migration in Texas. Turning off interior lights or closing drapes and shutters will also help to reduce light pollution. The peak migration window is between April 19 to May 7.

 

Lights Out Texas: Bird Survey - Dallas (April 1-May 27)

Apr 1 2021 - 6:00am to May 27 2021 - 8:00am
Perot Museum
Special Event Parking Lot
Dallas , TX

Texas Conservation Alliance and Perot Museum seek volunteers to help conduct bird survey for Lights Out Texas program. They will be surveying for 50 mornings from 6-8 a.m. focusing on a 10-building route to document bird deaths during spring migration due to building collesions.

PARKING: Enter the Perot Special Event/Permit Parking Lot by way of Field & River Streets. Push the intercom button at the gate and let security know you are there for Lights Out. They will admit you. 

WALK: We'll walk between 3-6 miles at a leisurely pace – comfortable shoes are recommended. 

CLOTHING: Light-colored clothing is a good idea for high visibility. You will be crossing many streets on foot. 

RESTROOMS: Available sporadically along the survey route

GEAR 

    •    A flashlight or headlamp helps you see birds pre-dawn.

    •    A camera phone, with the iNaturalist app https://www.inaturalist.org/ downloaded, helps you document your findings but is not required.   

Email ben@tcatexas.org or timothy.brys@perotmuseum.org to sign up, get specific dates and more info.

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Ennis Garden Club: Bluebonnet Trails - Ennis (April 1-30)

Apr 1 2021 - 8:00am to Apr 30 2021 - 6:00pm
Ennis , TX

From April 1-30, Ennis showcases over 40 miles of mapped driving Bluebonnet Trails sponsored by the Ennis Garden Club. These trails are the oldest such trails known in the state, and tens of thousands of visitors make the short trek to Ennis to view this wonderful wildflower show. In Ennis, the bluebonnets typically peak around the 3rd week of April, according to the Ennis Garden Club. This can vary year to year due to weather conditions and terrain, so please check website below or call 972-878-4748 before your visit.

City of Plano: Rain Barrell and Compost Bin Sale - Online

Apr 1 2021 - 8:00am to Apr 15 2021 - 5:00pm
City of Plano Parkway Service Center
4120 West Plano Parkway
Plano , TX

Ivy Rain Barrel $70

Backyard Compost Bin $67 - Sold Out. 

Please add your name to our compost bin waitlist. We will contact you if we get more in stock: Waitlist

Pick up day is May 22, 2021, 9-11 a.m.

Dallas Sierra Club: How To Bring Solar To Any Neighborhood  - Zoom

Apr 13 2021 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Zoom TX

Technology, Economics, & Collaboration: How To Bring Solar To Any Neighborhood 

Solar United Neighbors  is a non-profit dedicated to solar consumer protection, education and advocacy. Since 2007, they've helped thousands of people go solar and won key solar policy fights on both the national and state levels. Hanna Mitchell, Texas state director for SUN will discuss their latest group buy programs (or solar co-ops) in cities like Plano and Houston, and provide an overview of considerations for rooftop solar in Texas including: technology, economics, and the unique nature of solar in the competitive electricity market. 

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99535860396