Nov 17 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.

Barnes & Noble: NE Denton County Nature - Flower Mound

Nov 17 2023 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Barnes & Noble
6101 Long Prairie Rd Suite 450
Flower Mound , TX

Amy Martin will be joined by reps from nature spaces covered in the book: 

• Scott Keister, volunteer director of Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Center. 

• Diane Wetherbee, vice-chairman for the Flower Mound (prairie) Foundation.

They also discuss other nature places in the southern Denton County area such as: 

• Coppell Nature Park

• Colleyville Nature Center

• Bob Jones Nature Center

• Grapevine and Lewisville Lakes hiking trails

Fort Worth Botanic Garden: Lightscape - Fort Worth (Nov. 17-Jan.1)

Nov 17 2023 - 5:30pm to Jan 1 2024 - 8:30pm
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd
Arlington , TX

This year’s reimagined event promises an even more immersive and magical experience for visitors of all ages.