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Come help sow wildflowers at Andrew Brown Park along the tree line on the north side of the park. Great activity for families, Y Guides, and Scout troops.

Nicknamed “The Lazy Gardener”, Felder Rushing’s “Slow Gardening” is a lively presentation on how to have fun establishing a pretty and productive garden with as little effort as possible. He will share his secrets on creating garden spaces in unexpected places, including the back of a truck!

Tickets for this presentation will be $10.00 (plus tax and processing fee) and are available for purchase at http://felderrushing.eventbrite.com/ Space is limited so buy your tickets early!

Mr. Rushing travels all over the world sharing his offbeat approach to gardening, using humorous anecdotes, zany observations, garden-irreverent metaphors and stunning photos – all while trying to help gardeners get past the “rules” of horticulture. He is a published author, writing gardening books and penning thousands of columns and articles for syndicated newspapers and national publications, such as National Geographic, Organic Gardening and Better Homes and Gardens.

Children learn about fresh, seasonal food while they have fun at the farmers market. Market tokens available for kid-size shopping at the market, choose-my-plate cards, recipes, cooking class, and photo follow-up.

Food Day seeks to bring together Americans from all walks of life—parents, teachers, and students; health professionals, community organizers, and local officials; chefs, school lunch providers, and eaters of all stripes—to push for healthy, affordable food produced in a sustainable, humane way.

See website for multiple events happening around the Metroplex.

Grandparent’s Day PLUS Special Honor for All Firemen and Policemen

Grandparents attending with grandchildren get in for free.

The Heard would like to honor all firemen and policemen who present their badge with free admission in recognition of 9/11. 

Enjoy being immersed among native Texas fluttering butterflies in our butterfly house and butterfly garden. This is also a beautiful setting for pictures.

Here are a few of the varieties of butterflies that you can look for in our Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden.*

Monarchs

Queens

Trick or Treat along the Dinosaurs Live! Trail (stopping at each of 9 animatronic dinosaurs plus some other trail “haunts”) – before & after the movie

NEW THIS YEAR -- For those who dare…take a trail detour after the movie through our “Haunted Forest” where you might encounter a ghost or creature of the night! (Not recommended for younger guests.)

The Dallas Paleo Society and the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary present...

Featured speakers:

• 11AM    Ed Swiatovy       
  Paleontological advisor to the Sherman Museum and co-author of “A Fossil Collector’s Guide to the North Sulphur River”
• 1PM    Roger Farish      
  Co-author of “The Collector’s Guide to Fossil Shark and Rays from the Cretaceous of Texas’

See how colorful a winter garden can be and learn how to make natural ornaments taken from the outdoors. Dress appropriately for an outdoors walk. Included with admission ($8/adults, $6/seniors 60+, and $4/children 3-11). Pay at door.

Dallas County Lepidopterist' co-founder Dale Clark focuses on the butterflies of Winter -- yes, we have butterflies in winter here! Discover the various ways our native species have adapted methods to cope with our often harsh winters and survive! One in a series of new programs offered throughout the year. $15/$10 for TDG Members.