Wildlife

Fathers attending the museum with their children are admitted for free. General admission for family members: Adults - $9, Seniors & Children 3-12 - $6

McKinney Residents get in free to the Heard Museum and all its exhibits. Must show valid drivers license or current water bill.

Celebrate Independence Day with a beautiful run around White Rock Lake; Kids' Firework Race and patriotic-inspired crafts for ages 1-12. Free/DRC members; $10/nonmembers. White Rock Lake, Winfrey Point, 940 E Lawther Dr, Dallas. DRC@DallasRunningClub.com. http://www.DallasRunningClub.com.

Two loops around White Rock Lake for a total of 18 miles; option of forming either 2- or 4-person teams, or running a single 9-mile loop yourself. Great party and food afterwards. $120/4-person team; $70/2-person team; $30/single. White Rock Lake, Winfrey Point, 940 E Lawther Dr, Dallas. 817-706-0368. www.LadyOfTheLakeRelays.com.

Highlights include catered lunch, 100 rounds of sporting clays, shells, awards ceremony, auction and raffle. Check in and lunch begins at noon at Elm Fork Shooting Sports in Dallas. Shooting begins at 1 pm. All proceeds benefit River Legacy Foundation and environmental education programs. $200/individual, $750/team of 4. Elm Fork Shooting Sports, 10751 Luna Rd, Dallas. 817-860-6752. RiverLegacy.org.

Jun 28 (Tue) Night Hike on the Chisholm Trail in Plano

Meet at 7:30PM in front of the Starbucks/Barnes & Noble (north side of 15th just west of US 75). We will walk 5 miles on a paved path. Bring water. No reservations, just show up. Optional ice cream afterwards. Leader: Judy Cato 972-238-5738

Tue, Jun 21 - Dallas Sierra Club Night Hike. Celebrate the First Day of Summer. Meet at 7:00 pm near the pavilions. Arbor Hills is located at 6701 W. Parker Rd. in Plano just west of Midway Rd. We will walk 5 miles mainly on a paved path. No reservations, just show up. Optional frozen yogurt afterwards. Leader: Judy Cato 972-238-5738

7:00 AM - 2nd through 5th Sundays each month, Dallas Trekkers group walks at White Rock Lake. We meet at Doctors Hospital, 9330 Poppy Drive, Dallas. Contact Beverly at 972-489-3072 for more information. Click on the White Rock Lake link for event information. 

Habitat Restoration & Trail Maintenance at Cedar Ridge Preserve from 9 am - 11 am, rain or shine. Volunteers remove non-native plants, restore trails, and work in the butterfly garden. Repairing trails reduces erosion trouble spots and removing non-native plants clears crowded trail edges. We'll provide snacks, water, pruning shears, shovels, and work gloves. All you need to bring is sun screen and bug repellent. Questions? Contact info_CRP@yahoo.com

Week of exciting outdoor activities for ages 8-14 including plant propagation, wildlife photography, bird watching, hiking, fishing and tree identification. $70.