{"plugins":["moment","interaction","dayGrid","timeGrid","list","rrule"],"timeZone":"UTC","defaultView":"dayGridMonth","defaultMobileView":"dayGridMonth","mobileWidth":"768","defaultDate":"2025-09-14","header":{"left":"prev,next ","center":"title","right":"dayGridMonth,listDay"},"eventTimeFormat":"hh:mm a","firstDay":0,"minTime":"00:00:00","maxTime":"23:59:59","locale":"en","events":[{"title":"Sun Day: Day of Action - Texas","id":"0-0","eid":"27059","url":"\/events\/sun-day-day-action-texas","des":"

Sun Day is a national day of action hosted by a grassroots coalition celebrating solar and wind power and the movement to leave fossil fuels behind. In Texas, events will be held in DFW<\/a> (Westbrook Solar House Tours), Austin<\/a> and Houston<\/a>. See map for locations and hours.<\/p>","editable":false,"start":"2025-09-21T18:00:00","end":"2025-09-21T21:00:00","backgroundColor":"#3a87ad","borderColor":"#3a87ad"},{"title":"Fort Worth Audubon Society: Book and Item Sale - Fort Worth","id":"1-0","eid":"27057","url":"\/events\/fort-worth-audubon-society-book-and-item-sale-fort-worth","des":"

Take home donated books and treasures with a cash donation to FWAS.<\/p>

Come early to the meeting, browse and claim your favorites before they\u2019re gone!<\/p>

Have books to give? Bring them.<\/p>","editable":false,"start":"2025-09-11T23:30:00","end":"2025-09-12T00:00:00","backgroundColor":"#3a87ad","borderColor":"#3a87ad"},{"title":"Dallas Sierra Club: Nature Photography Class - Dallas","id":"2-0","eid":"27056","url":"\/events\/dallas-sierra-club-nature-photography-class-dallas","des":"

Nature can be amazing all by itself, but often times that thoughtful extra step elevates a photo and makes it memorable. Whether you take pictures with your phone in the neighborhood or venture into the backcountry with a tripod and 300mm zoom, this class is for you! Join us for this fun opportunity to learn\/improve\/practice nature photography with longtime photographers Dale Edelbaum and Wendel Withrow. Come get inspired to better capture the beauty and uniqueness of nature, wherever your adventures take you. Class size is limited so register quickly to secure your seat.

Bonus:<\/strong> Class participants are invited to bring your cameras and join Dale and Wendel for an easy walk of a short distance or a few miles, depending on participants\u2019 preference and weather conditions. Starting location will be provided at the class. Dress appropriate for weather and wear comfortable, closed toed shoes. Bring water and snack.<\/p>

Class:<\/strong> Wednesday, Oct. 22. Arrive at 6:45 p.m. for meet\/sign-in. Class is 7 p.m. -8:30 p.m.<\/p>

Photo Walk: <\/strong> Saturday morning, Oct. 25 or Sunday afternoon, Oct. 26 depending on class participants\u2019 preference.
<\/p>","editable":false,"start":"2025-10-23T00:00:00","end":"2025-10-23T01:30:00","backgroundColor":"#3a87ad","borderColor":"#3a87ad"},{"title":"American Solar Energy Society: National Solar Tour - Texas","id":"3-0","eid":"27055","url":"\/events\/american-solar-energy-society-national-solar-tour-texas","des":"

This year's National Solar Tour will have several locations from Texas on the self-guided tour including DFW, Waco and Austin. See map for addresses and hours of open houses.<\/p>","editable":false,"start":"2025-10-03T15:00:00","end":"2025-10-05T23:00:00","backgroundColor":"#3a87ad","borderColor":"#3a87ad"},{"title":"Native Plant Society of Texas: Fall Symposium - Salado & Online","id":"4-0","eid":"27054","url":"\/events\/native-plant-society-texas-fall-symposium-salado-online","des":"

The Native Plant Society of Texas Fall Symposium is for anyone interested in learning how to preserve Texas' rich native plant communities. The conference will draw a diverse audience of academics, conservationists, educators, landscaping pros and native plant enthusiasts from across Texas. Folks who can't attend in person can join virtually.<\/p>

Saturday's schedule is packed with insightful presentations from recognized experts in local ecoregion vegetation and native plant habitats. Among the topics: Growing in a Drier World, Landscaping to Maximize Available Rainfall, Growing for Birds, Restoring Grasslands, and Bringing Native Plants to Texas schools. Sunday offers nine amazing guided field trips to natural areas around Salado, including the Gault Archaeological Site, the Blackland Prairie Replication Site at Granger Lake, and Salado Creek.<\/p>

Salado Middle School will serve as the symposium headquarters. Saturday-only and three-day registrations include the annual awards banquet \u2014 a night of celebrating leaders in the native plant movement.<\/p>","editable":false,"start":"2025-10-03T13:00:00","end":"2025-10-05T23:00:00","backgroundColor":"#3a87ad","borderColor":"#3a87ad"},{"title":"City of Dallas: Waterwise Landscape Tour - Dallas","id":"5-0","eid":"27053","url":"\/events\/city-dallas-waterwise-landscape-tour-dallas","des":"

For 31 years, water-wise landscapes have been celebrated in Dallas. As we continue to showcase drought tolerant landscapes with features such as native plants, drip irrigation or rain barrels, you are invited to submit your entry for the 31 Water-Wise Landscape Tour.<\/p>