Nov 14 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

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

See map: Google Maps

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

Event Website:

https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/holiday-at-the-arboretum/

Native Prairies Association of Texas: Silent Auction - Online (Nov. 10-18)

Nov 10 2023 - 8:00am to Nov 18 2023 - 6:00pm

Online TX

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Protect native prairies by participating in NPAT's online silent auction. Closes at 6 p.m. on Nov. 18.

Event Website:

https://paybee.io/quickpay.html?handle=npat&ppid=22#optionList

Texas Trees Foundation: Southwestern Medical District Urban Streetscape Project Open House - Dallas

Nov 14 2023 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

The Satellite

2137 Butler St

Dallas , TX

See map: Google Maps

The Southwestern Medical District Transformation project team at Texas Trees Foundation is leading a holistic landscape redesign of the antiquated Harry Hines corridor in the Medical District into a vibrant, connected and safe multimodal linear parkway with a 10-acre park.

Please join the team and their partners for a Public Open House at the Satellite event venue in the Medical District.

Bilingual presentations at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Info: [email protected]

Event Website:

https://texastrees.org/swmdtransformation/

Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club Environmental Book Club: The Ministry for the Future - Fort Worth

Nov 14 2023 - 6:30pm

George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

100 S Center Street Arlington Tomorrow Foundation Board Room

Arlington , TX

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Topic is The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson. All invited for the discussion whether you have read the book or not.

Note the new location: this is a very nice meeting room and we are allowed to have food and beverages (no alcohol).

Info: Terry McIntire, [email protected]

Event Website:

https://www.facebook.com/events/261969793037167

Dallas Sierra Club: The Benefits of Trees - Zoom

Nov 14 2023 - 7:00pm

Zoom TX

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The Benefits of Trees: Creating A Canopy in Dallas’ District 11

Please join the Dallas Sierra Club as we welcome Colleen Murray, Dallas Environmental Commissioner for District 11 and Trail Captain for the North Haven Trail, as she discusses her endeavors to increase and maintain the tree canopy in her district and beyond.

Colleen’s passion for protecting trees in the Dallas area and throughout North Texas drives her to share the multitude of benefits to ourselves and our neighborhoods by increasing tree plantings everywhere. As a vital part of a healthy environment, trees isolate carbon and reduce the concentration of greenhouse gasses. Some studies also show that trees have a beneficial physical response in humans by slowing heartbeats, lowering blood pressure, and relaxing brain wave patterns.

Info: Victoria Howard, [email protected]

Event Website:

https://dallassierraclub.org