Wildlife

Questions? Contact Gary Sanchez at rcgs97@att.net

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’

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.

Go on a guided tour of the Butterfly House and get a behind the scenes look at these winged wonders. Included with admission ($8/adults, $6/seniors 60+, and $4/children 3-11). Pay at door.

Discover how different seeds can look and why they’re important to wildlife as we tour our winter garden. Appropriate for ages 8+. Included with admission ($8/adults, $6/seniors 60+, and $4/children 3-11). Pay at door.

Go on a guided tour of the Butterfly House and get a behind the scenes look at these winged wonders. Included with admission ($8/adults, $6/seniors 60+, and $4/children 3-11). Pay at door.

(Girl Scout Basic 8 Camp)

Costs: Children (17 and under) $45 / Adults $60

Length of Time: Class begins Saturday morning at 9:30a.m. and goes through Sunday 2:30p.m.

Class Description

For those of you who want to camp but don't feel quite confident enough to go out on your own, this class will put you at ease in the outdoors for a camping adventure. With supervised guidance, you will easily learn how to use the equipment needed for basic camping, safe fire starting skills and cooking. We'll make sure you not only learn outdoor skills but have fun!!

Any Girl Scout in attendance, will complete and earn their "BASIC 8" patch.

1. Outdoor manners "Rules of the Trail"
2. Proper dress for outdoor activities
3. Basic knots
4. Knife care and handling (please bring sharpened pocket knife)
5. First Aid skills
6. Fire safety, construction, use, and extinguishing
7. Outdoor cooking skills
8. Nature conservation

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