Oct 6 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.

American Solar Energy Society: National Solar Tour - Texas (Oct. 4-6)

Oct 4 2024 - 10:00am to Oct 6 2024 - 10:00am
See map for locations TX

Launched in 1995, the self-guided grassroots tour is hosted by the American Solar Energy Society to promote renewable energy awareness and increase the adoption of solar energy. 

Texas has six locations with homes in Fairview, Irving, Waco and Austin. Two homes are located in North Texas including the Westbrook House in Fairview (Oct. 5) and fellow NTREG member Bill Byrom's home in Irving, (Oct. 4 and Oct. 6). Read more about Bill Byrom's home in GSDFW. Also Alan Northcutt, the founder of the Waco Friends of the Climate Group, is showing off his All Electric Home with PVC in Waco (Oct. 5-6). See tour map for all locations and hours.

National Drive Electric Week - Fort Worth

Oct 6 2024 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Tanger Outlets Fort Worth
15853 North Fwy
Fort Worth , TX

The Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) National Drive Electric Week NDEW is a nationwide celebration to educate the public on the benefits of owning an electric vehicle (EV) and includes a free EV display, EV ride-and-drives and more!

EVs will be on display by their owners who will answer questions and share their experience owning and living with an EV. The DFW NDEW will also feature food, games and opportunities to meet with industry professionals involved with sustainability. 

See website for list of exhibitors and electric vehicles registered to be on display by owners.

At the national level, National Drive Electric Week is a collaboration between Plug In America, Electric Vehicle Association, Sierra Club, EVHybridNoire, and Drive Electric USA.

Native Plant Society of Texas, North Central Chapter: Native Plant Sale - White Settlement

Oct 6 2024 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Veteran's Park
8901 Clifford St
White Settlement , TX

The sale features a large variety of plant species provided by NPSOT Chapter Members.