Oct 13 2023

Lights Out Texas: Fall Migration (Aug. 15 - Nov. 30)

Aug 15 2023 - 11:00pm to Nov 30 2023 - 6:00am
Texas TX

​Lights Out Texas is a campaign to turn off lights at night between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. during spring and fall wildbird migrations to help protect nocturnally migrating birds.

Originally launched in 2017 by Houston Audubon, Lights Out Texas has grown statewide and is facilitated by Audubon Texas in collaboration with conservation non-profits, universities, governmental organizations and Texans dedicated to the conservation of birds.

The full fall migration starts Aug. 15 and ends on Nov. 30.
The peak fall migration is Sept. 6 through Oct. 29.

City of Arlington: Value of Water Mini Poster Contest - Deadline Oct. 13

Sep 5 2023 - 8:00am to Oct 13 2023 - 5:00pm

The contest is for students who live or attend school in Arlington. Entries are due Oct. 13 and winners will be announced Oct. 19. One winner in each age group will receive water-themed books, fun STEAM-related kits, and other fun prizes.

Visit the website for more information on:

    •    Contest rules 

    •    Printable contest flyer

    •    Printables for pre-K students (From the EPA's WaterSense website)

    •    Resources for parents and educators

George W. Bush Presidential Center: Native Texas Park Tours - Dallas (Sept 30 - Nov. 18)

Sep 30 2023 - 10:00am to Nov 18 2023 - 11:00am
George W. Bush Presidential Center
2943 SMU Boulevard
Dallas , TX

The 15-acre Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park is open daily for self-guided tours from sunrise until sunset 365 days a year. Pets are welcome. Embark on either a self-guided or group tour through the beautiful and sustainable park, building and grounds.

Guided tours will be available for free every Saturday at 10 a.m. starting Sept. 30 through Nov. 18. Weather permitting.

Tours begin in the Freedom Plaza by the fountain.

Free. Sign up on the website link below.

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center: Fall Native Plant Sale - Online (Thru Oct. 17)

Oct 13 2023 - 10:30am to Oct 17 2023 - 11:45pm
Online TX

We are again accepting online orders for our Fall Native Plant Sale! In this round, we've added more plants, new sizes, seed packets and have one 100-gallon rain barrel available.

This round of orders is open through Tuesday, Oct. 17.

Pickup appointments are available Thursday, Oct. 19 - Saturday, Oct.21.

Whether you find your plants of choice sold out online or you just prefer to shop in person, buzz by our sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

Please note that although a plant may be sold out online, we may have a limited amount in stock on the day of the live sale.

Address for Pickup and Day of Sale:

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, 1206 West Farm to Market Rd 1382, Cedar Hill.

Sale will be held in our circle parking lot.

All sale proceeds support Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center