Lights Out Fort Worth

Spring 2024 Announcement

Excitement is in the air as we gear up for the upcoming Spring Migration Season! Soon, our city will be abuzz with the sights and sounds of migratory birds making their journey. We are preparing to be on the lookout each morning and continue raising awareness of the dangers that light pollution poses to migratory wildlife.

The three pillars of Lights Out, Fort Worth are collision monitoring, education, and advocacy. Thus far, our efforts have focused primarily on collision monitoring surveys, limiting our capacity for education and advocacy. Starting this season, the number of survey days in downtown Fort Worth will be decreased, allowing us to balance our time more evenly across the campaign’s three pillars.

Stay tuned for upcoming Lights Out events and updates as we celebrate the wonder of migration together and take action to make our skies safer!

Surveys

March 11 – June 1, 2024

Surveys Begin Soon!

Spring surveys will begin March 11 and end June 1. Unlike previous seasons, surveys will be conducted 7 days a week during Peak Migration (April 22 – May 12). Outside of the Peak Migration period, surveys will take place 4 days a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Need a reminder of the dates? Please refer to the calendar. Green highlighted days indicate survey days. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up for the days they plan to participate.

When:

March 11 - April 20

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat mornings

April 22 - May 12 (Peak Migration)

Mon - Sun mornings

May 13 - June 1

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat mornings

ALL surveys begin at 6 am and end around 8 am!

Where:

Surveys will start and end at the Tarrant County College - Trinity River Campus East Parking lot (see Parking Map). Upon arrival to the parking lot, Lights Out Fort Worth Coordinators and/or Survey Leaders will give you a temporary parking permit. This parking permit is required!

Parking Map

Before you arrive, please complete TCA's Volunteer Liability Waiver so that we may have your information on file. Every new volunteer must fill out the waiver.

Volunteer Liability Waiver

Volunteer Sign Up Portal

have expressed interest in joining Lights Out, Fort Worth! With the new survey

schedule, we are excited to introduce our new volunteer sign-up feature,

providing you with the opportunity to explore available opportunities and

plan your volunteer hours accordingly. Your support is crucial to

the success of Lights Out, Fort Worth!

Volunteer Sign Up

Community Involvement

Join us at these special events

Lights Out, Texas! Movie Night and Art Exhibit - March 2nd

Time: 5 pm – 7 pm

Location: Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center

Exhibit On View: March 2 – 31, 2024

You're invited! Organized by the Texas A&M Biodiversity Research and Teaching Collections, Lights Out, Texas! exhibit showcases collaborative efforts among students, faculty members, staff, and local artists. The exhibit aims to educate the public about the importance and impact of bird specimens collected from Lights Out, Texas partners across the state. The installation features a diverse range of elements, including digital media prints, original artwork, migration maps, specimens, and more.

Earth Day at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History - April 21st

Time: 12 pm – 3 pm

Location: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Celebrate Earth Day with us at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History where we will be spreading awareness of Lights Out Fort Worth efforts, light pollution issues, and how you can get involved!

Education & Community Outreach

Bringing the Lights Out, DFW! campaign to you!

Beyond participating in bird window collision surveys, everyone can contribute to supporting migratory birds. Educators and group leaders, reach out to us if you’re interested in discovering more about the Lights Out, DFW! and learning ways to help save birds at home.

Inquire Here