Nov 18 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

See map: Google Maps

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

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

See map: Google Maps

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

Event Website:

https://fwbg.org/events/lightscape-2023-calendar-event/?mc_cid=b97ad19e23&mc_eid…

Heard Museum: Texas Recycles Day - McKinney (Nov.18, 24, & 25)

Nov 18 2023 - 9:00am to Nov 25 2023 - 5:00pm

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

1 Nature Place

McKinney , TX

See map: Google Maps

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary invites you to celebrate Texas Recycles Day sponsored by H-E-B on Nov. 18, 24, and 25, 2023.

Each visitor who brings a plastic bottle or single-use plastic bag from any retailer receives free admission.

Event Website:

https://www.heardmuseum.org/event/texas-recycles-day-2/

Friends of LLELA: North Texas Nature Hotspot - Lewisville

Nov 18 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Lewisville Thrive

1950 S Valley Pkwy

Lewisville , TX

See map: Google Maps

Explore the astounding acreage and array of nature spaces that Denton County has to offer and its implications for nature tourism.

Amy Martin, author of Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature Around Dallas-Fort Worth, will share photos from the book about Denton County’s three major nature attractions from 2,600 to 3,700 acres: Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Ray Roberts Lake State Park and Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area.

A panel of Martin and Denton County nature enthusiasts will further discuss these spaces, plus other Denton County and nearby attractions, such as Bob Jones Nature Center, which sits amid 700 acres of Eastern Cross Timbers habitat along Grapevine Lake. Held by US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), it has over 20 miles of natural trails.

Lewisville Lake also has extensive natural trails through USACE land on its western flank. Significant nature entities just south of the county line include Colleyville Nature Center and Coppell Nature Park

After the talk, Elm Fork Master Naturalists will lead a hike in Thrive Nature Park.

Event Website:

https://www.facebook.com/events/285684567707183