The early arctic cold front, imminent “fall back” from Daylight Saving to standard time and upcoming holidays have a tendency to shift our focus indoors. This is actually, however, a very important time for action in your urban wildlife habitat. For example, now is the time to plant wildflower seeds to be able to enjoy them next spring. https://tngaustin.com/november/. Animals will be seeking shelter from the cold, and failure to prevent their entrance into our homes can lead to unnecessary future humane dilemmas. Austin Wildlife Rescue therefore recommends for this month that we proactively: “Secure attic and crawl spaces before animals move in seeking warmth.” https://www.austinwildliferescue.org/learning-resources/wildlife-calendar
It is also prime tree planting season here. Texas Arbor Day falls this year on Friday, November 3. As explained by Keep Texas Beautiful: “Here in Texas, we experience a variety of climate extremes, such as drought and flash flooding, extreme heat and often extreme cold in the north and desert regions. Texas heat can start as early as late spring (including April) and last as long as late Fall. We don’t often cool off until late October. This makes early November the perfect time in Texas to plant and establish a tree. While our northern friends are planting in the spring, Texas trees do better when planted in the Fall.” https://ktb.org/ktb-blog/the-tale-of-texas-arbor-day/
North Loop Neighborhood Association 