Jun 15 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.

Native Prairie Association of Texas, Blackland Chapter: NPAT Education and Volunteer Coordinator - Dallas

Jun 15 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
North Haven Gardens
7700 Northaven Road
Dallas , TX

Speaker: Rachel Weaver, NPAT’s new Education and Volunteer Coordinator.

Presentation: Rachel brings over a decade of experience in nonprofit programming and environmental education through her work with nature centers, creative reuse projects, small farms, and community initiatives. Rachel also leads The PETAL Project, a community-focused initiative that connects people with local ecology through native plant hikes, journaling and habitat restoration. One of her current projects includes restoring Collins Prairie at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center with native milkweed and habitat seeds to support pollinators.

Come learn how Rachel is using creativity, education and grassroots energy to expand NPAT’s mission and restore prairie landscapes across Texas.