Have a fun Spring Break close to home

Less than 10 miles from downtown McKinney and only 30 miles from the heart of Dallas, it is the perfect location for a daytrip.

The Heard has shaded picnic facilities, 289 acres of varied eco-systems with miles of hiking trails running through them, a variety of special programs and exhibits, and much more. Plus, during Spring Break, we offer special programs for a variety of ages.

Spring Break Offerings

Spring break is just around the corner. And what better way to spend it than a visit to the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary!

With 289 acres in our nature preserve, visitors can explore the scenic beauty of North Texas while learning about the region's flora and fauna. From March 17-22, the Heard will be offering a variety of fun programs that are sure to engage visitors of all ages. Take a stroll through the trails, spot the resident Texas wildlife, join a bird-watching tour, and more. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience nature up close and personal this spring break at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary!

Schedule of Events

9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Special Monday Hours
(No entry granted after 4 p.m.)

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9am - 12pm: Creepy Crawly Camp

Come join us for an amazing time learning about insects and arthropods of the world. Each day of camp we will be talking about a specific group of “bugs”, walking our Bugs Live trail, meeting and seeing insects firsthand, and other fun creepy crawly activities.

Ages (use age as of Sept. 1, 2024):
preschool
5-8 year-olds
9-12 year-olds

Tuition: $150 for Members; $175 for Non-members

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9:30am - 11am: Wetland Guided Trail

Join us for a walk in our wetlands. A trained trail guide will lead you and others to our wetlands to teach specifically about wetland ecology.

Cost:
Members: $5 for adults, $2 for kids ages 3-12
Non-members (includes general admission): $17 for adults, $12 for kids ages 3-12 (includes general admission)

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