Oct 1 2024

Lights Out Texas: Fall Migration Season - Texas (Aug. 15-Nov. 30)

Aug 15 2024 - 11:00pm to Nov 30 2024 - 6:00am
Statewide TX

Lights Out Texas organizers ask that residents, building managers and businesses turn off their outdoor lights from 11 p.m. till 6 a.m. from Aug. 15 to Nov. 30 to prevent bird deaths. Outdoor lighting distracts and confuses migrating birds who typically fly at night.

Peak fall migration season is Sept. 5 to Oct. 29.

Arlington Water Utilities: Value of Water Mini Poster Contest - Deadline Oct. 9

Sep 5 2024 - 8:00am to Oct 9 2024 - 5:00pm

Arlington students in kindergarten through the fourth grade are invited to enter the contest by illustrating a way they use water or how animals use on their own piece of 8.5 by 11 paper. Pre-K students can complete one of the three coloring sheets posted at www.SaveArlingtonWater.com to enter the contest. This year, all completed entries can be sent to [email protected].

The deadline for entries is Oct. 9. One winner will be chosen from each grade. Each winner will receive water-themed books, fun steam-related sets, along with other fun water-themed prizes. They will also be invited to be recognized at an Arlington City Council meeting this fall.

A full list of entry instructions and rules is available at www.SaveArlingtonWater.com. A flyer for the contest is attached to this email.

Native Prairies Association of Texas, Fort Worth Chapter: Soldier Spring Park Tour - Weatherford

Oct 1 2024 - 8:45am to 1:00pm
Soldier Spring Park
1011 Charles Street 109 Thrush Street (Vietnam Memorial)
Weatherford , TX

During the Civil War era, Confederate Soldiers used the area as a campsite. We will explore the limestone outcrops located off Thrush Street. 

Soldier Spring Park is divided into two sections. The upper section which can be accessed through Charles Street and the lower section through Thrush Street. We will meet at 8:45 a.m. on the parking lot next to the Vietnam Memorial on Thrush Street. 

Suggested donation amount is $5. Donations benefit Native Prairies Association of Texas and are non-refundable. The deadline to sign up is Sept 26.

No restrooms on site unless there are open restrooms by the baseball fields. 

See website below for details and directions.

City of Denton: Bats, An Overlooked Pollinator - Denton & Online

Oct 1 2024 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Emily Fowler Central Library
502 Oakland Street
Denton , TX

Texas is considered the battiest state in the country, housing 32 of the 47 species of bats found in the United States. While these flying mammals may frighten some, they provide several important ecological services. Join Sustainable Denton staff to learn all about these amazing animals!

The event is also available online. See website link below for details.