Oct 28 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.

Event Website:

https://birdcast.info/science-to-action/lights-out/lights-out-texas/

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

See map: Google Maps

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.

Event Website:

https://www.bushcenter.org/plan-your-visit/native-texas-park

Verdigris Ensemble: The Endangered - Dallas (Oct. 27-29)

Oct 27 2023 - 7:30pm to Oct 29 2023 - 11:00pm

Dallas Contemporary

161 Glass Street

Dallas , TX

See map: Google Maps

An immersive experience combining choral music with digital art projections to tell stories of at-risk species.

A 55-minute concert of Sarah Kirkland Snider’s acclaimed Mass for the Endangered, Edie Hill’s Spectral Spirits, and 3 locally commissioned world premieres about threatened Texas species. Sixteen singers and 10 instrumentalists will perform within The Dallas Contemporary stark industrial space as Courtney Ware's stunning AI-generated visuals animate a towering 110-foot wall, vividly enhancing the musical call to urgent conservation action.

Cost: $17.50 to $41

Event Website:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-endangered-tickets-707806216447

Native Prairie Association of Texas, Blackland Chapter: Northhaven Trail Work Day - Dallas

Oct 28 2023 - 9:00am to 2:00pm

This amazing crew from St. Marks School of Dallas will be putting the finishing touches to their work on the trail and need volunteers to help with planting, deweeding and watering.

Info: [email protected]

Event Website:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA5AB2BA6FAC52-blackland?useFullSite=true#…