Texas is a major flyway for migrating birds. Outdoor lighting can be deadly for the wildbirds who mostly travel by night. The lights distract and disorient them leading to exhaustion and building collisions. Houston and Dallas are ranked in the top three most dangerous cities for migrating birds.

Building owners, businesses, developers and homeowners can help protect migrating birds by turning off all non-essential nighttime lighting on buildings and other structures from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night. 

Migration season runs March 1-June 15. Peak migration is April 22-May 12.

The annual sale will feature native perennials, annuals, indoor plants, herbs, succulents, drought tolerant plants, butterfly host plants, hanging baskets, Caladium bulbs, yard art, gardening books and more.

Free admission. Master Gardeners will be available for guidance. Proceeds from the sale provide scholarships for local students. 

Presentation: Chasing the Whoopers & Other Great Birds of the Texas Gulf Coast

Join photographer and outdoor author Wendel Withrow for “on the scene” reporting and photographs from the 2025 Whooping Crane Festival in Port Aransas, Texas. We will take a boat ride to the back waters of the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge to see the endangered whooping cranes and their winter friends. Truly, Wendel’s birding photographs are unlike any you have seen before. Bring $15 to purchase a signed copy of Wendel’s camping and hiking book (now in its second edition.)

RSVP: 214-821-7400. Seating is limited to 35.

About the Presenter: Wendel Withrow is a native Texan who began treks into the woods at a young age and has been exploring nature ever since. He has been a lifelong camper and his passion for photographing birds and all types of nature follow the hundreds of miles of trails he has explored and appreciated. He has been an active member of the local and regional Sierra Club and is author of Best Tent Camping – Texas. He serves as Director of Green Source DFW, an all-digital environmental newspaper and community resource seeking to inspire and coordinate the ever-growing number of local green-minded groups and their dedicated supporters.