May 3 2025

Lights Out Texas: Spring Migration - Texas (March 1- June 15)

Mar 1 2025 - 11:00pm to Jun 15 2025 - 6:00pm

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.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden: Blooms and Beats - Fort Worth (March 14-May 9)

Mar 14 2025 - 6:30pm to May 9 2025 - 8:30pm
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd
Fort Worth , TX

Enjoy live music in the Garden. Food trucks, adult beverages.

March 14 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

•    Performing Artist: The Seven6 Band
•    Food Trucks: Gordo’s Mexican Cantina & Mission Burgers

April 11 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
•    Performing Artist: Jimmy Barcus and His Rockabilly Band
•    Food Trucks: Leo’s Churro Bar & Smackin Mac Gourmet Mac and Cheese Bowls

May 9 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
•    Performing Artist: Dalton Torres
•    Food Trucks: Monkeyshine’s Smashburgers & Mama Lama

Adults: $15 (Members $10)
Children (6-15): $6 
Children (0-5): Free
Members (0-18) Free.

Frost Bank: Shred Events - Statewide (April 2-May 16)

Apr 21 2025 - 9:00am to May 16 2025 - 1:00pm
See website for locations TX

Frost Bank is hosting complimentary onsite shredding services. Only paper products will be accepted, with a limit of 10 boxes/bags per visitor. Below are events coming up in North Texas. See website for complete list of dates and locations.

April 21 - The Stockyards Financial Center, Fort Worth, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

April 22 - Tanglewood Financial Center, Fort Worth, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

April 23 - Wylie Financial Center, Wyline, noon to 3 p.m.

April 24 - Mansfield Financial Center, Mansfield, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

April 25 - Kyle Financial Center, Kyle, Noon to 3 p.m.

April 25 - Redbird Financial Center, Dallas, Noon to 3 p.m.

April 28 - Rockwall Financial Center, Rockwall, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

April 28 - Lewisville Financial Center, Lewisville, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. RSVP.

May 2 - Plano Central Financial Center, Plano, 9 a.m. to noon.

May 8 - McKinney South Financial Center, McKinney, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

May 9 - Medical District Financial Center, Dallas, 9 a.m. to Noon.

May 9 - Matlock Financial Center, Arlington, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

May 15 - Keller Financial Center, Keller, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

Native Plant Society of Texas, Cross Timbers Chapter: Native Plant Sale - Weatherford

May 3 2025 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Heritage Park Weatherford , TX

Purchase hardy native plants grown by members. Info: [email protected]

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

May 3 2025 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
Randol Mill Park
1901 W. Randol Mill Road Pavilion
Arlington , TX

Chapter members are providing plants and they are expecting to have more than 1,200 locally grown native plants for sale. 

See a listing of plants expected to be available in this plant sale gallery.

NPSOT, NTMN & NPAT: Native Plants and Prairies Day - Dallas

May 3 2025 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Bath House Cultural Center
White Rock Lake 521 East Lawther Drive,
Dallas , TX

Hosted by Native Plant Society of Texas, Dallas Chapter; Texas Master Naturalists, North Texas Chapter; and the Native Prairies Association of Texas, Blackland Prairie Chapter.

Native Plants and Prairies Day highlights the importance and value of our North Texas prairies as habitat for bugs, birds and mammals and as a vital natural resource. Family friendly event for families to celebrate our Blackland prairies here in North Texas. Enjoy speakers, exhibits, tours and kid's activities.

See website below for tour and speaker schedules.

Event Website:

TRWD: DIY Rainwater Harvesting - Fort Worth

May 3 2025 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
University Christian Church
2720 S. University Dr.
Fort Worth , TX

Rainwater harvesting is great for North Texas because you can keep some of the rain we get during the spring and fall to use during our hot and dry summers. Even a small roof area can produce a usable amount of water during an average rainfall. From huge cisterns to small DIY barrels, capturing rainwater can be done by anyone. Attend this workshop to learn the ins and outs of rainwater harvesting and purchase a discounted barrel to take home. 

Learn about: 

    •    How much water your roof will produce in a year 

    •    Where to put your rain barrel to capture the most water 

    •    How to install a barrel  

    •    How to hook up and use your new water source 

    •    How to build your own 50 gallon rain barrel with just a few supplies from the hardware store 

This workshop is in-person and includes a class about rainwater harvesting basics and a demonstration on how to build a barrel. After the class portion, you will get to build their own rain barrel to take home. This is an educational opportunity and class attendance is required to get a barrel. 

Please read all information on the registration page before registering.

Cost: $25.