Oct 27 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.

NPSOT & TPWF: Native Plant Promotion - Select H-E-B Stores (Oct. 16-Oct. 30)

Oct 16 2024 - 11:00am to Oct 30 2024 - 2:00pm
Select H-E-B stores TX

From Oct. 16-30, 200-plus H-E-B stores will offer a wide selection of native plants, including stores in Allen, Burleson, Cleburne, Ennis, Frisco, Fort Worth (Alliance), Granbury, Hudson Oaks, Mansfield, McKinney and Stephenville.

In celebration of Texas Native Plant Week, the nonprofit Native Plant Society of Texas will table and educate customers, at select H-E-B stores, about Texas native plants.

In addition, a Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation Pollinators & Prairies Seed Giveaway will be held on Oct. 19, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. 

See participating H-E-B stores.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden: Day of the Dead - Fort Worth

Oct 27 2024 - 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd
Fort Worth , TX

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at this free family event.

Event Highlights: 

Spectacular Flower Cascade: Marvel at the stunning cascade of thousands of marigolds that descend down the stairs in FWBG's iconic Rose Garden. 

Traditional Altar and Offerings: Join us to celebrate and honor the lives of your loved ones who have passed.

Artisan Catrinas and Skull: View the impressive giant Catrinas and Skull crafted by artisans from the Feria del Alfeñique in Toluca, Mexico, Fort Worth's sister city.

Authentic Mexican Cuisine: Savor a selection of Mexican street food and authentic Mexican Pan de Muerto.

Live Performances: Enjoy live music and dance performances throughout the day, including the Abuelitos Unidos de Wise Country– Ballet Folklorico, dancers ages 70 to 85, who will delight the audience with traditional dances and music with traditional costumes.

Catrinas Procession: Witness live Catrinas dressed in exquisite costumes, head pieces, accessories and makeup with artistic flair and attention to detail.

4 p.m. Procession: Bring a photo of your loved one; participants receive a commemorative candle. 

5 p.m. Blessing: Join us at the end of the procession for a special blessing that will be imparted with Mariachi accompaniment.   

Free admission. Last entry @ 4 p.m.

Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve: Prairie Hike with Amy Martin - Plano

Oct 27 2024 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve Park
5901 Los Rios Blvd
Plano , TX

A native prairie remnant in the middle of Plano? Come experience the Blackland Prairie of Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve and recreate the walk in that adventure chapter of Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature Around Dallas-Fort Worth.

We’ll wander off trail through a prairie section east of Los Rios Blvd., take a paved trail underneath the thoroughfare, and connect with Old Morton Vale Rd (closed to traffic). Then we’ll meander along a cute low wooden fence to explore a prairie remnant and prairie restoration that Carol Clark and Collin County NPSOT prevented from being developed into a concert facility, and cross Los Rios to return.

Wear long pants and sturdy shoes as it will be off trail and dirt trail. Sun visor or hat suggested as there’s no shade. Pack plenty of water. Bug spray or sulfur for chiggers is prudent. No bathroom facilities along the route. iNaturalist observations appreciated.

Register on the website link below.