Nov 9 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.

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.

Dallas Arboretum: Holiday at the Arboretum - Dallas (Nov. 8-Jan.5)

Nov 8 2023 - 6:00pm to Jan 5 2024 - 9:00pm
Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Road
Dallas , TX

Holiday at the Arboretum, presented by Reliant, features three large-scale outdoor exhibits ready to dazzle and get people in the holiday spirit. They include The Christmas Village, The 12 Days of Christmas and the 50-foot-tall Dazzling Musical Tree. 

$10-$35

Native Plant Society of Texas: Fall Symposium - Nacogdoches & Online (Nov. 9-11)

Nov 9 2023 - 6:00pm to Nov 11 2023 - 9:15pm
Fredonia Hotel and Convention Center Nacogdocheds , TX

Focus will be on conserving plants native to the Pineywoods Ecoregion of East Texas. If you cannot make it in person, register for the virtual option (see below) and watch events live or enjoy recordings on your own schedule.

Pantego Books: 'Wild DFW' Author Amy Martin - Pantego

Nov 9 2023 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Pantego Books
2910 W Pioneer Pkwy
Pantego , TX

Wild DFW author Amy Martin presents The Nature We Call Home, a 25-min talk and reading plus 5 to 10 min Q & A, followed by book signing.

Blending poetic passages from the book Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature Around Dallas-Fort Worth with her own profound experiences, Amy Martin will inspire about the nature we call home. The passion of the prairie, the nurturing bottomland forest, the elusive Trinity River, the soaring escarpments, and the survivor Eastern Cross Timbers, Amy will bring insight into how to appreciate and explore our North Texas nature. She will also discuss how Wild D FW came to be.