Nov 16 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 Prairies Association of Texas: Silent Auction - Online (Nov. 10-18)

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

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

Elm Fork Master Naturalists: The Moon & Nature at Night - Flower Mound

Nov 16 2023 - 9:30am to 11:00am
Denton County Southwest Courthouse
6200 Canyon Falls Dr.
Flower Mound , TX

Known by many as the Moonlady, Amy Martin, author of Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature Around Dallas-Fort Worth, merges fascinating nocturnal nature insights from the book with her deep knowledge of the Moon. After this talk, you'll be a pro-level Moon watcher able to predict where it will be at any time. Understand synchrony which creates tides and causes us to only see one side of the Moon. Discover how the Moon led to life on Earth and stabilized the planet to enable human life to evolve. Discover how darkness and the Moon impact plants and wildlife, especially in urban areas. Learn how to live in tune with the Moon with gardening based on the lunar phases.

 

UT Dallas: Nature-Based Solutions and Climate Action - Richardson

Nov 16 2023 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
UT Dallas Blackstone Launchpad
2830 Rutford Avenue
Richardson , TX

Part of the Climate Action Spotlight Series hosted by Office of Sustainability and Office of Research and Innovation. Discover how nature-based solutions and non-profit organizations are driving climate action and resilience. Engage in an enlightening discussion with Dr. Kathy Jack from the Nature Conservancy and Jennifer Sanders from the Dallas Innovation Alliance.

Refreshments at 4 p.m. following the presentations.

Registration required.