Bird & Nature Walks

Geocaching is a scavenger/treasure hunt using GPS units and coordinates to find the treasure. It is the fastest growing outdoor activity in the world. Learn more at this workshop. No equipment or experience needed. This program is limited to 10 families/small groups as the number of GPS units is limited. Call Michelle at 972-291-5940 to check availability. The program is available to the general public and will be held in an outdoor amphitheater that is wheelchair and stroller accessible. All programs are subject to weather conditions.

Enjoy holiday lights and decorations along a half-mile trail, family-friendly entertainment, photos with Father Christmas and Mother Nature, hot beverages and treats. $9/adults, $6/children. Online ticket discount.

The Heard Museum and Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society offer guided bird walks on the Heard Museum and Sanctuary on the second Saturday of each month, September - May. Walks begin promptly at 8 a.m. and last 1.5 hours. If you come a few minutes late the group may have already started their walk so it is important to be on time. Walks are free with regular admission.

The Heard Museum and Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society offer guided bird walks on the Heard Museum and Sanctuary on the second Saturday of each month, September - May. Walks begin promptly at 8 a.m. and last 1.5 hours. If you come a few minutes late the group may have already started their walk so it is important to be on time. Walks are free with regular admission.

Details TBA.

Activities include: - Preview of Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs along a nature trail.
- Guided trails.
- Enjoy Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden.
- Historical Exhibits.
- Hourly Drawings.
- Visit with Heard affinity groups.
- Animal talks and interpretation at animal enclosures.
- Blackland Prairie Raptor presentation.
- Hamburger or hotdog and a bottled drink.
- Brisket and concessions available for purchase.Cost: $15; Combo ticket includes Sept. 28

Non-members $20/person; members $17/person.
Reservations (required) for this annual event sell out early each year. See a live owl presentation and participate in a guided night hike on our sanctuary trails and experience nature in a whole new way.

All night hikes depart from the main building. Closed toed shoes, long pants and bug spray are recommended. Bring a flashlight with a red lens on it to protect your night vision while looking for nocturnal animals. Participants will be outdoors for at least an hour.

The fall night hike will include a bonus 5:30 p.m. showing of "Green Fire." The movie details the life and career of Aldo Leopold, the father of the modern conservation movement. All ages are welcome to watch, but will be best enjoyed by those at least 13 years and older. Cost: $14 non-members/$12 members (Age 3 years through adult). Pre-registration required.
All night hikes depart from the main building. Closed toed shoes, long pants, and bug spray are recommended. Bring a flashlight with a red lens on it to protect your night vision while looking for nocturnal animals! Participants will be outdoors for at least an hour.
Combo tickets also available - Attend this night hike and the Anniversary Celebration on Sept. 30 and receive a special discount.

Organize friends, family, neighbors and coworkers to participate. Select a creek in Plano you'd like to clean or one will be assigned. Pre-registration required. Register online at livegreenplano.com. Coffee, pastries and inspiration at 9:30 a.m.

Pay tribute to elephants!

Learn about elephant conservation at the research booth, watch them participate in a melon stomp, and more. Support elephant research and conservation or bid on one of our pachyderms’ paintings.

Elephant barn tours will be offered for a $5 donation per person.