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Get involved with Texas Conservation Alliance today by signing up with one of our many events. Upcoming Events Lake Livingston Prairie Restoration Fri, Mar 06 Lake Livingston State Park More info RSVP Plants for Backyard Birding Sat, Mar 07 Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center More info RSVP 🐛Garden to Change the World🐛 Sat, Mar 21 Redenta's garden shop More info Learn more Spring Native Plant Sale at WBU East Dallas Fri, Apr 03 Wild Birds Unlimited East Dallas More info Learn more Spring Native Plant Sale at WBU Keller Sat, Apr 11 Wild Birds Unlimited Keller More info Learn more Spring Native Plant Sale at WBU Burleson Sat, Apr 18 Wild Birds Unlimited Burleson More info Learn more Spring Native Plant Sale at WBU Frisco Sat, Apr 25 Wild Birds Unlimited Frisco More info Learn more Spring Native Plant Sale at WBU Flower Mound Sat, May 09 Wild Birds Unlimited Flower Mound More info Learn more Spring Native Plant Sale at WBU Arlington Sat, May 16 Wild Birds Unlimited Arlington More info Learn more Log In

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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.

Apply for a 10-week internship at Texas Conservation Alliance. TCA seeks conservation leaders to engage in real projects to protect Texas wildlife. CAREERS IN CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Work with TCA staff implementing wildlife conservation projects around Texas in our 10-week and 12-week internship programs. Scroll down for the application and descriptions of available positions. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. This page was last updated on 1/29/2026 Thank you for your interest in TCA’s internship program. We will not be offering internships in the Spring or Summer 2026 semesters. The next available internship program is planned for the Fall 2026 semester. Please check back later for more details. *** Texas Conservation Alliance (TCA) is seeking interns who are passionate about protecting Texas wildlife and their habitats. Our Careers in Conservation Internship Program is helping train the future conservation leaders of Texas. Participants 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. Selected candidates will work with TCA staff to implement wildlife conservation projects. Our 10-week/12-week* internship offers opportunities to make positive impacts for wildlife and provides valuable hands on learning experiences and professional development opportunities applicable to future careers in sustainability and conservation. Potential Projects Organize wildlife habitat restoration events. Restoring degraded wildlife habitat is critical to the conservation of species. Interns will research opportunities, build community partnerships, and coordinate event logistics. Potential projects include litter pollution removal from Texas waterways, planting native plants, and removing invasive species to restore prairie, and reforestation through community tree-planting events. Propagate native prairie plants. Interns based in the Dallas-area can gain experience working with and learning more about Texas native plants and greenhouse propagation methods at the Native Plant Propagation Center, located at and in partnership with the Dallas Zoo. The Center cultivates well over 10,000 seedlings each year across more than 100 species of native grasses, shrubs, and forbs for prairie conservation around the state. Lead bird collision surveys (spring and fall only). Lights Out Texas is a statewide behavior-change campaign aimed at saving migratory birds from building-collisions by encouraging businesses and residents to turn off non-essential lights during spring and fall migration. Bird collision surveys are an important component of the scientific research of this campaign. TCA leads surveys in downtown Dallas and Fort Worth as well as on-campus at Texas A&M University, College Station, during spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) migration seasons. Interns will help lead the survey two days each week in addition to another project. Promote Lights Out for Wildlife. Interns will strengthen the Lights Out for Wildlife brand by promoting the behavior-change campaign through community outreach, social media marketing techniques, and presentations. Interns may also help reach out to municipality officials, business owners, and community members to encourage taking action during bird migrations. Lights Out for Wildlife is a program to certify homes, businesses, and/or buildings by taking Lights Out action to save birds and other wildlife impacted by light pollution. Interns will assist in promoting the certification program and create strategies to encourage participation.

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! Additional Resources Garden for Wildlife Native Plants - Homepage How to Certify a Wildlife Garden with NWF

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

Go Lights Out for Wildlife! Take action to protect birds and wildlife by dimming all non-essential lighting from 11 PM to 6 AM during peak Spring and Fall migration. Millions of birds each year collide with brightly lit homes and businesses while traveling the night skies through Texas. You can help! Texans love our wildlife and abundant natural heritage. Unfortunately, Texas birds are declining largely due to collisions with brightly lit businesses, homes, and other buildings. Certify your business or residence with Lights Out for Wildlife . You will receive a certificate to celebrate your commitment to conservation and you'll inspire others to join in. With the simple flip of a switch, each of us can do our part to protect millions of migrating birds soaring across our Lone Star sky. Schools, businesses big and small, homes of all sizes, and many other buildings can be certified. Visit the link to pledge what your next steps will be to help birds this season. It's free! Certify Your Home or Building Here Mrs. Laura Bush to Texans: Turn out lights at night to help Texas birds, during spring and fall migration seasons from 11 PM to 6 AM. Read Mrs. Bush's Op-Ed in the Dallas Morning News. "With a flick of a switch, you can be part of a nationwide effort to dramatically reduce the hundreds of millions of birds killed by collisions with brightly lit buildings. Not only can you save birds - our most beautiful and accessible wildlife - you can reduce your energy costs. It's a no-brainer!" Garrett Boone, Co-Founder The Container Store The Problem Many birds migrate at night. Every spring and fall, they soar across Texas in flocks by the hundreds of millions. Our night sky becomes a super highway of birds! Unfortunately, birds are attracted to light, so brightly-lit homes and buildings can confuse and disorient them. They often collide with windows and walls. It's hard to believe, but we lose up to one billion birds to collisions in the US every year. If by chance they survive, hazards in the city abound, like busy streets, food scarcity, and feral cats. To keep Texas birds flying high, it’s as easy as flipping a switch – go Lights Out for Wildlife during peak spring and fall migration from 11 PM to 6 AM (Sep, Oct, & Nov / Mar, Apr, & May). Certify Your Home or Building Here Take Action. Go Lights Out for Wildlife! The Solution Texans can solve this problem; we know how to get things done. By working together toward a dark sky every spring and fall, we will keep birds safely on course and out of harm’s way. Go Lights Out for Wildlife during peak spring and fall migration from 11 PM to 6 AM (Sep, Oct, & Nov / Mar, Apr, & May) to save millions of Texas birds. Take Action Certify your home, business, or building with Lights Out for Wildlife and inspire others with your commitment to conservation. It’s free! Turn off non-essential lights from 11 PM to 6 AM during peak spring and fall migration (Sept, Oct, & Nov / Mar, Apr, & May). Turn off or dim lobby and atrium lights. Turn off or dim interior home lighting. Turn off decorative landscape lighting. Turn off lights before leaving the home or office. Draw blinds and close curtains. Be sure outside lights are aimed down and well shielded. Install motion sensors on outside lights to minimize use. Lights Out for Wildlife Certification Every person and every business, school, hotel, home, high rise, restaurant, municipal building, and place of worship can receive 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 Lights Out DFW and College Station Go to Page DONATE You can help! Make a donation to TCA to keep the Lights Out project growing. Donate Now

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All Posts Informational Projects Lights Out We Are TCA Newsletters Search Jun 25 Informational RSVP for TCA's 2024 Annual Meeting - September 27 & 28 at ABNC in Houston TCA invites you to Armand Bayou Nature Center in Houston, Texas, on Friday, September 27, and Saturday, September 28 , for our 2024... May 30 Projects TPW Adopts Mountain Lion Regulations For the first time in Texas history, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) has adopted regulations concerning mountain lions. The regulations... May 15 Projects TCEQ Ignores Judge’s Recommendation, Grants Permit for Lake Ringgold On May 10, 2024, The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) granted a permit to the City of Wichita Falls to build the proposed... Mar 13 Newsletters TCA's Spring 2024 Newsletter View PDF Newsletter Remembering Richard Donovan By: Justin Lannen, Chairman of the Board Pictured Left and Below: Richard Donovan... Mar 7 We Are TCA Remembering Richard Donovan On February 19, the Texas conservation community lost one of its greatest advocates. Richard Donovan’s contributions to TCA and to environme Feb 6 Informational Impact Report 2023 for Texas Conservation Alliance Texas Conservation Alliance (TCA) is pleased to share our 2023 IMPACT for protecting wildlife throughout the state of Texas. Dec 1, 2023 Newsletters TCA's Fall Newsletter Thank you to everyone who participated and attended TCA's Annual Meeting on September 29 & 30 in Arlington, Texas! Open TCA's Fall... Nov 14, 2023 Projects Protect the Sulphur River! TWDB Wants YOUR Input about Marvin Nichols Reservoir The Texas Legislature has mandated a feasibility review of the proposed Marvin... Oct 25, 2023 Informational Proposition 14 a Stellar Opportunity for Texas State Parks Early voting is October 23 - November 3 With your vote on the November 7 ballot, you can help secure new parks for future generations of... Oct 15, 2023 Informational Annual Meeting a Roaring Success! By Camilla Price TCA's annual meeting on September 29-30, 2023, reflected on the past year and looked ahead to 2024 and beyond. Thank you... Oct 5, 2023 Informational Vote YES on Prop 14 on Nov 7 With your vote on November 7, you can help secure new parks for future generations of Texans - without new taxes! What Is It? This $1... Sep 13, 2023 Informational 4 Easy Ways to Help TCA! Join us for the Texas Conservation Alliance annual meeting on September, 29 and September, 30 at the River Legacy Living Science Center... Aug 30, 2023 Projects The Proposed Lake Ringgold Is Not Needed If Ringgold is built, the people of Wichita Falls and its customer cities will pay hundreds of millions of dollars to build something they s Jul 15, 2023 Informational Marvin Nichols Reservoir Makes Front Page News Local folks are taking action in opposition to the proposed 66,000-acre lake, known as Marvin Nichols reservoir, in northeast Texas.... Jun 28, 2023 Informational TCA Summer Announcements Save the date for the Texas Conservation Alliance Annual Meeting September 29 & 30 at the River Legacy Living Science Center in... May 27, 2023 Informational Reflecting on My TCA Experience This blog article was written by Skyler N, TCA’s College Station-based Spring 2023 intern, in reflection of his experience spearheading... May 1, 2023 Projects TCA Successes: Saving Forests For 50 years, Texas Conservation Alliance has been a force for conservation in Texas and beyond. Today, we celebrate TCA’s amazing work... Apr 30, 2023 Projects Building the Marvin Nichols Reservoir Will Have Devastating Effects on Texas Wetlands, underground storage and filtration can address North Texas water needs. Solutions to major challenges are rarely simple,... Mar 30, 2023 Projects Help Get the Recovering America's Wildlife Act Passed! One-third of all fish & wildlife species in the U.S. are at risk of becoming Endangered. Of the country's 12,000 Species of Greatest... Mar 30, 2023 Informational Take Action for Wildlife! TCA Begins Lights Out Fort Worth Surveys Texas Conservation Alliance is excited to announce the first downtown surveys in Fort Worth looking for migratory birds that have... Feb 24, 2023 Informational TCA's Winter/Spring Newsletter Check out TCA's Winter/Spring newsletter with updates from TCA leaders, honoring and remembering Mack Turner, information on State Parks,... 1 2 3

Sun, Sep 29 | Galveston Island State Park Restore Coastal Prairie at Galveston Island State Park RSVP Time & Location Sep 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Galveston Island State Park , 14901 FM3005, Galveston, TX 77554 About the Event Coastal prairies are vital ecosystems that support a diverse range of wildlife. Join Galveston Island State Park (GISP), the Friends of Galveston Island State Park (FoGISP), Houston Zoo, and Texas Conservation Alliance (TCA), and other partners for a hands-on restoration project at the State Park. Volunteers will help plant native plants that have been propagated by GISP, contributing to the revitalization of these critical habitats. Your efforts will play a crucial role in preserving our coastal prairies. Parking : Volunteers will meet and park at the Nature Center and carpool to the planting site. (* Carpooling is recommended ) What to wear: Long pants & Closed-toed shoes are a must. Questions: Contact Mei Ling at Meiling@tcatexas.org Read More > RSVP Share This Event