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TCA's online liability waiver must be submitted by all volunteers in order to participate in an event. You can electronically submit your form on this webpage. Volunteer Liability Waiver ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT All volunteers participating in a Texas Conservation Alliance (TCA) Event are required to read the liability policies and submit a digitally signed consent form using the online form below. If you are under 18 years of age, then a parent or guardian must also sign below agreeing to the policies in TCA's liability waiver. Assumption of Risk: The undersigned hereby acknowledge and agree that they understand the nature of the Event; that Participant is qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate therein; that there are certain inherent risks and dangers associated with the Event; and that, except as expressly set forth herein, they, knowingly and voluntarily, accept, and assume responsibility for, each of these risks and dangers, and all other risks and dangers that could arise out of, or occur during, Participant’s participation in the Event. Indemnification and Hold Harmless: The undersigned also hereby agree to INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD the Releasees HARMLESS from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities including, but not limited to, attorney’s fees, arising from, or in any way related to, Participant’s participation in the Event, except for those arising out of the willful misconduct, gross negligence or intentional torts of the above parties, as applicable. Severability: The undersigned expressly agree that the foregoing assumption of risk, release and waiver of liability and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of Texas and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. Permission to Use Likeness/Name: The undersigned further agree to allow, without compensation, Participant’s likeness and/or name to appear, and to otherwise be used, in material, regardless of media form, promoting Texas Conservation Alliance, and/or its programs, events, and activities. Release and Waiver: The undersigned hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE Texas Conservation Alliance and its partners, and each of them, their officers and employees, (collectively, the “Releasees”), from and for any liability resulting from any personal injury, accident or illness (including death), and/or property loss, however caused, arising from, or in any way related to, Participant’s participation in the Event, except for those caused by the willful misconduct, gross negligence or intentional torts of the above parties, as applicable. By submitting the form below, you agree with the policies in TCA's volunteer liability release waiver. Volunteer First & Last Name Email Phone Event Name I am younger than 18 years of age. My parent or guardian will digitally sign below. Parent or Guardian First & Last Name Parent or Guardian Phone Today's Date * required I agree to the policies in TCA's liability waiver * Thank you! Submit

Lights Out, DFW! August 15 – November 30 Peak Migration: September 5 – October 29 Turn off your ligh ts, protect wildlife . It's fall migration! Keep birds flying high by turning off non-essential lighting from 11pm - 6am. Lights Out DFW Buildling Challenge! The Challenge. Texas is essential for migratory birds, with millions soaring across our Lone Star skies every spring and fall. Most birds migrate at night, and brightly lit buildings can confuse and disorient them on their journey, resulting in deadly collisions. In the US, as many as 3.5 billion birds die from collisions with buildings every yea r! Because of light pollution, the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is the 3rd most dangerous area in the United States for migratory birds to travel through. Link Upcoming Events Lights Out Events in North Texas Fall 2025 Building Challenge Guidelines Link Lights Out Education Program Link Lights Out Education Link Building Challenge Flyer Link Building Challenge Webpage The Campaign. Lights Out, DFW! is a flagship program of the statewide Lights Out, Texas! campaign, targeting non-essential lighting in the DFW metroplex. Aiming to ensure a darker night sky, all business owners and residents are encouraged to go lights out during bird migration seasons. Throughout fall and spring migrations, collision surveys are conducted daily along set routes in downtown Dallas and Fort Worth to assess lights-out efforts. During these early morning surveys, volunteers document and collect bird-building collision fat alities and 1/12 rescue stunned and injured birds. Collected specimens enter a salvage pipeline to be incorporated into the Biodiversity Research and Teaching Collections (BRTC) at Texas A&M University, where samples are taken to support avian research projects at Texas A&M and beyond. TCA has partnered with other non-profit organizations such as Dallas Zoo, Texas Master Naturalists, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Trinity River Audubon Center, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus, and Fort Worth Audubon Society to con duct these surveys. What You Can Do. By turning off non-essential lighting from 11pm-6am , you can provide migratory birds safer passage across the Texas night sky . Certify your home or business with Lights Out For Wildlife! It's free and easy. Click to learn m ore and make the pledge. Use your voice! Be an advocate for wildlife, spread the Lights Out message, and make your community safer for migrating birds. Encourage your local government, businesses, and neighbors to take Lights Out action and consider bird-friendly building options. Lights Out Flyers Outreach Email Templates Advocacy Toolkit Social Media Toolkit In te rested In Volunteering? Volunteers play a crucial role in supporting our collision monitoring efforts. By volunteering with the Lights Out, DFW! team, you help save stunned or injured birds, gather valuable data for research, and promote a darker night sky in our community. The program has encouraged hundreds of citizens to participate in community science. Both groups and individuals are welcom e. Lights Out, Dallas! Lights Out, Fort Worth! Find our previous Survey Highlights and Observations below: LOD Spring 25 LOFW Spring 25 LOFW Fall 24 LOD Fall 24 Lights Out, DFW! Updates Want to get updates throughout the Lights Out season? Sign up here for emails! Please click here for Lights Out, DFW! requests. Inquire Here Are you an educator interested in hosting an event or presentation in the DFW region? Education and Outreach Program Lights Out for Wildlife Certification Every person and every business, school, hotel, home, high rise, restaurant, municipal building, and place of worship can receive a Lights Out for Wildlife certification. Certification comes with a certificate to celebrate your pledge to save wildlife and lets you share your commitment publicly with colleagues, coworkers, customers, family, and friends. It provides a public way to show off your commitment to conservation while inspiring others to take action and join in. Certification is a source of pride for all involved and it's free, so sign up today! Certify Your Home or Building Here How We Started And What We've Found. TCA is an on-the-ground leader in a statewide effort to darken the night sky, Lights Out, Texas! This citizen-science and outreach initiative, led by Audubon Texas , started in 2017 in response to a mass fallout-collision event in Galveston that killed nearly 400 songbirds in one night. Our campaign started in fall of 2020 in response to a publication that found, out of the 125 largest urban areas in the continental US, DFW ranks 3rd highest in exposing migratory birds to light pollution. Though originally just Lights Out, Dallas! our work has since expanded across the DFW metroplex with Lights Out, Fort Worth! in Spring 2023. Over each of the past six migratory seasons, TCA has conducted 57 to 80 consecutive surveys, collecting hundreds of mortalities over 100 species. Tha nks to 7,295 hours of volunteer service , TCA has surveyed 5,643 miles , collecte d 3,098 mortalities , performed 324 rescues , and ensured lights-out action from hundreds of businesses and homes . Watch our Texas Parks and Wildlife Special!

Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation offers shipping of local native plants to your doorstep. Learn more Live Native Plants Delivered to Your Door With the help of Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation, you can order low-maintenance native plants designed to thrive in your garden year after year, conveniently delivered to your home or business! Browse through flower types, or choose a collection prepared by the Garden for Wildlife team - curated for your local area to attract pollinators and bring wildlife into your ecosystem. Plant purchases are backed by a 365-day satisfaction guarantee. Begin by using TCA's unique signup link so your purchase can help support our conservation efforts! Get Started Step 1 - Sign Up Your purchase of native plants through Garden for Wildlife, Inc., can also support TCA! Use TCA's unique signup link before purchasing your plants by clicking the button below to enter your name, email, and zip code. This step allows TCA to receive occasional donations from Garden for Wildlife to help fund our mission to protect wildlife and wild habitats in Texas. Sign Up Step 2 - Choose a state Select a state to view plants recommended for that region. Step 3 - Enter a zip code Enter a zip code to filter results and browse curated collections. Additional Resources Garden for Wildlife Native Plants - Homepage How to Certify a Wildlife Garden with NWF

Join TCA or support us by donating today. Contributions are tax-deductible and used to protect wildlife and wild habitats in the state of Texas. TCA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Make a Donation to Texas Conservation Alliance Take action. Donate today to protect wildlife and wildlife habitat in Texas. Your contribution supports the conservation efforts of TCA in its mission to protect Texas' great outdoors for future generations through advocacy, policy, and community conservation. All donations remain in Texas and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Use the form below to donate, set up a recurring plan, make a memorial or honorary gift, and leave a comment. Mail checks and correspondence to: Texas Conservation Alliance P.O. Box 822554 Dallas, TX 75382-2554 Chairman of the Board Justin Lannen Senior Policy Advisor Janice Bezanson Donate

Get involved with Texas Conservation Alliance today by signing up with one of our many events. Upcoming Events 2025 Texas Conservation Alliance Rivers and Waterways Raffle Mon, Sep 01 Draw Date: 12/11/2025 at 11:00 am More info Buy Tickets Lights Out, Birds In Tue, Nov 18 McKinney City Hall More info RSVP Fort Worth Trinity Trash Day Sat, Nov 22 The Trailhead at Clearfork More info RSVP Audubon Trivia Night at Jaquval! Tue, Dec 02 Jaquval Gatropub & Brewery More info RSVP Invasive Species Workday at Singleton Preserve Sat, Dec 06 RSVP to receive location information! More info RSVP Big Thicket National Preserve Annual Planting 2025 Sat, Dec 06 Polk County More info RSVP Log In

Get in touch with TCA via email, phone, or letter. Contact TCA If you have a wildlife advocacy issue in your community, then please click here for TCA's Advocacy Guide. Scroll down to use TCA's online contact form. Mail correspondence to: Texas Conservation Alliance PO Box 822554 Dallas, TX 75382-2554 Available by appointment at: Dallas Office 2904 Floyd Street, Suite E Dallas, TX 75204 For technical issues and general inquiries, contact Michael at: 1-(254)-493-4366, michael@tcatexas.org . Helpful Resources: Conservation Advcocay Guide > Texas Parks and Wildlife Department > DFW Wildlife > Texas Land Conservancy > TCA Alliance Members Groups > Message Document Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Document Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Image Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Send Thank you for contacting TCA!

Join the TCA 50 Support Circle to support emerging leaders in conservation with TCA's internship program. TCA50 SUPPORT CIRCLE Join the TCA50, a major giving circle to support TCA's Careers in Conservation Internship Program. Texas Conservation Alliance is seeking 50 conservation heroes to make a special gift of $1,000 or above to help train and equip TCA troops in the trenches protecting Texas rivers, forests, and wildlife. Special thanks to these folks for supporting TCA's internship program! CAREERS IN CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP PROGRAM TCA’s Careers in Conservation Internship Program is helping train the future conservation leaders of Texas. Students work alongside TCA’s seasoned conservation professionals and experience the frontlines of saving wildlife and their habitats in the state. Internship projects vary, but the opportunity to develop technical acumen, exercise transferable skills, and cultivate conservation leadership is integral to every TCA experience. SUPPORT EMERGING CONSERVATION LEADERS Visit TCA's donation page then make a special gift of $1,000 or above to become a member of the TCA50. Your gift supports TCA's Careers in Conservation Internship Program, offering emerging conservation leaders work experience protecting and restoring Texas rivers, forests, and endangered prairies. Long-term success requires farsighted planning and provision for the future. Your membership in the TCA50 Support Circle will help ensure conservation victories across the next 50 years. Each member will help strengthen TCA's staffing through paid internships, mentoring, and engagement with a new generation of Texas talent. Along with our thanks, you'll receive a special TCA50 lapel pin, a TCA cap, and TCA program updates. More About Internships

Lights Out, Texas! DFW Building Challenge Join Reunion Tower and other DFW leaders to dim the lights for migrating birds. We’re calling on public buildings and commercial properties in North Texas to step up and join the Lights Out, Texas! DFW Building Challenge this fall. The Challenge Participants pledge to: Reduce 75% of non-essential lighting during migration periods. Share the Lights Out message with employees, tenants, and networks. Eligible Participants Cities, counties, government offices, schools, public buildings, and commercial properties in the North Texas region. Select Your Level of Participation Migration Guardian – Full 8-week commitment (Sept. 5 – Oct. 29) Protects the full spectrum of migrants, from early species like Hummingbirds, Orioles, and Buntings to later migrants. Wildlife Steward – Minimum 4-week commitment during DFW peak migration (Sept. 24 – Oct. 29) Covers the regional core peak migration, when large numbers of Warblers, Thrushes, and Sparrows are moving through. Keen Observer – Less than 4 weeks during migration. Ideal for buildings eager to stay informed and explore future participation opportunities. Join Reunion Tower in turning off lights to protect migratory birds! Download Flyer Why it Matters Texas sits in the Central Flyway, where billions of birds migrate each spring and fall. Bright city lights disorient them at night, pulling them into cities and could lead to deadly glass strikes. Up to one billion birds die in the U.S. each year from window collisions. By reducing non-essential lighting, we can save birds, cut energy costs, and protect our night skies. Benefits of Participation Wildlife Conservation: Help protect billions of migratory birds that pass through Texas. Sustainability Leadership: Position your city or company as a leader in conservation and environmental stewardship. Energy Cost Savings: Reducing unnecessary lighting lowers energy bills and operational costs. Community Recognition: Participants will be recognized in press releases, communications, and social media spotlights. Support for Participants When you join the challenge, you'll receive: A Pledge Toolkit with building checklists, sample policies, and communications templates. Recognition materials, including a certificate of participation. How to Join Commit your building(s) by signing the Lights Out pledge for fall migration at the Audubon Texas website . Designate a liaison to coordinate building participation and share updates. Take action by reducing lights during migration periods. Led By Reunion Tower, Audubon Texas, Dallas Zoo, and Texas Conservation Alliance Questions Contact: LightsOutDFW@tcatexas.org Register to Join

Careers in Conservation This page was last updated on 11/03/2025. There are no announcements at this time. About Texas Conservation Alliance Texas Conservation Alliance (TCA), founded in 1971, works to protect Texas rivers, forests, wildlife, and our natural heritage. TCA combines grassroots outreach, policy advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation to safeguard Texas’ future for both people and wildlife. TCA is the State Affiliate for the National Wildlife Federation. Website: https://www.tcatexas.org/ ********** Texas Conservation Alliance is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity as core tenets of the organization, where everyone is respected and valued regardless of race, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or national origin.

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