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North Texas Master Naturalist

Arbor Hills Nature Preserve

Features for the Naturalist

200 acres of Blackland Prairie. Upland riparian forest ecoregions with creeks. Nine miles of paved, dirt, and DORBA trails, some with interpretive signage. Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Site. Partner in American Kestrel Partnership. Monarch migration stopover. Parking lot biofilter for rain runoff.

Great for: The Naturalist-In-Training, The Birder, The Botanist, The Entomologist, The Forester, The Geologist, and The Outdoor Adventurer.

Park Information

Highlights

Grand park with many features and activities, balancing naturalist and recreational. Interpretive trail guide available online. Observation tower offers a spectacular view of landscape. Pavilion for rent.

Amenities

  • Restrooms
  • Visitor Activity Center
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Paved and Unpaved Hiking Trails
  • Paved and Unpaved Bike Trails
  • Dog Friendly (On Leash)
  • Scheduled Activities
  • Picnic Tables

Contact

Address: 6701 W. Parker Rd., Plano, TX 75093

Phone: 972.941.7250

Website: Arbor Hills Nature Preserve

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Spring Creek Forest Hike (VH)
January 1, 2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Welcome the New Year by strolling with friends on a small-group guided walk along the creek and through the massive trees of Spring Creek Forest...
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LLELA || First Day Nature Hike (AT)
January 1, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Thrive Nature Park;
LLELA || First Day Nature Hike (AT) Wednesday, January 1, 2025  |  10:00am – 11:30am   CT Description:  Kick off the New Year with an invigorating...
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Chapter Meeting
January 1, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Room 125.
Chapter Meeting Placeholder. A further description monthly meeting will appear here as the scheduled meeting draws near. Join us in north Dallas at Dallas College...
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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
January 4, 2025    
7:30 am - 9:30 am
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center (AT)
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT) Saturday, January 4, 2025  ||  7:30am – 9:30am Description:  Join us...
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TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || Early Bird Watch & Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT)
January 4, 2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Branch Hollow Park, Kiosk
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || Early Bird Watch & Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT) Saturday, January 4, 2025   9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Description: Join Randy...
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Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT)
January 4, 2025    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT) Saturday, January 4, 2025  ||  9:30am – -10:30am CT Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of...
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Monthly Board Meeting Via Zoom
January 6, 2025    
7:23 pm - 8:23 pm
Board Meetings are open to all members and to the public. Please contact the Vice President at vicepresident@ntmn.org for meeting details if you want to...
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LLELA || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
January 11, 2025    
7:30 am - 10:00 am
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
LLELA || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, January 11, 2025  |  7:30am – 10:00am   CT Description:  Birders of all skill levels are welcome to...
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Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
January 11, 2025    
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, January 11, 2025 ||  8am – 9:30am CT Description:  2nd Saturday Bird Walks are intended to...
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TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || 2nd Saturday Trail Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT)
January 11, 2025    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Branch Hollow Park, Kiosk
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || 2nd Saturday Trail Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT) Saturday, January 11, 2025   8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Description: Fun for all...
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Second Saturday Guided Hike (AT)
January 11, 2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Trinity River Audubon Center
Trinity River Audubon Center || Second Saturday Guided Hike (AT) Saturday, January 11, 2025  |  8:30am – 10:00am   CT Description: Join us for a guided...
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Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT)
January 16, 2025    
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT) Thursday, January 16, 2025  |  8am – 9:30am CT Description: 3rd Thursday Bird Walks in the Heard...
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Dallas Master Gardners-at Lakewood Branch Library || Unveiling the Hidden Wonders of Planting a Pollinator Garden (AT)
January 16, 2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dallas Public Library - Lakewood Branch
Dallas Master Gardners || Unveiling the Hidden Wonders of Planting a Pollinator Garden (AT) Thursday, January, 16, 2025  ||  6:00pm to 7:00pm   CT Description:  Growing...
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT)
January 18, 2025    
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Trinity River Audubon Center
Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, January 18, 2025  |  7:30am – 9am  CT Description:  Hit the trails with us to...
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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT)
January 18, 2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT) Saturday, January 18, 2025 ||  9:00 AM – 10:30 AM    CT Description:  As...
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Lewisville Parks & Rec || Thrive Nature Walk –(AT)
January 19, 2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Thrive Nature Park;
Lewisville Parks & Rec || Thrive Nature Walk –(AT) Sunday, January 19, 2025 | 9am – 10:30am   CT Description:  Sights of plants and wildlife, smells...
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Buckeye Trail Restoration (VH)
January 25, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Please join us in re-establishing this beautiful Great Trinity Forest trail to the lovely grove of Texas Buckeyes! Rain dates are the following Saturday. Sign...
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT)
January 26, 2025    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Trinity River Audubon Center
Trinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT) Sunday, January 26, 2025  |  9am – 10am  CT Description:  Join us for a Sunday...
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Friends of Piedmont Ridge Restoration Day
January 26, 2025    
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  Sunday, January 26, 2025  1:30 - 4:30pm Address: 2725 N. Jim Miller Rd. Dallas, Texas 75217; A few blocks south of Scyene in the parking...
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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
February 1, 2025    
7:30 am - 9:30 am
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center (AT)
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT) Saturday, Feb 1, 2025  ||  7:30am – 9:30am Description:  Join us...
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TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || Early Bird Watch & Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT)
February 1, 2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Furneaux Creek
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || Early Bird Watch & Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT) Saturday, February 1, 2025  ||  9:00 AM – 11:00 AM  CT Description:...
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Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT)
February 1, 2025    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT) Saturday, February 1, 2025  ||  9:30am – 10:30am CT Discription: Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna...
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Dallas Parks Creek Cleanup
February 1, 2025    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join Dallas municipal leaders at this community event to keep City of Dallas parks and creeks clean. Bring comfortable clothes and shoes. Dress for cold...
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Events on January 1, 2025
01 Jan
Spring Creek Forest Hike (VH)
1 Jan 25
01 Jan
LLELA || First Day Nature Hike (AT)
1 Jan 25
Lewisville
01 Jan
Chapter Meeting
1 Jan 25
Farmers Branch
Events on January 4, 2025
04 Jan
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
4 Jan 25
Seagoville
04 Jan
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || Early Bird Watch & Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT)
4 Jan 25
Carrollton
04 Jan
Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT)
4 Jan 25
McKinney
Events on January 6, 2025
06 Jan
Monthly Board Meeting Via Zoom
6 Jan 25
Events on January 11, 2025
11 Jan
LLELA || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
11 Jan 25
Lewisville
11 Jan
Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
11 Jan 25
McKinney
11 Jan
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || 2nd Saturday Trail Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT)
11 Jan 25
Carrollton
11 Jan
Trinity River Audubon Center || Second Saturday Guided Hike (AT)
11 Jan 25
DALLAS
Events on January 16, 2025
16 Jan
Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT)
16 Jan 25
McKinney
16 Jan
Dallas Master Gardners-at Lakewood Branch Library || Unveiling the Hidden Wonders of Planting a Pollinator Garden (AT)
16 Jan 25
Dallas
Events on January 18, 2025
18 Jan
Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT)
18 Jan 25
DALLAS
18 Jan
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT)
18 Jan 25
Seagoville
Events on January 19, 2025
19 Jan
Lewisville Parks & Rec || Thrive Nature Walk –(AT)
19 Jan 25
Lewisville
Events on January 25, 2025
25 Jan
Buckeye Trail Restoration (VH)
25 Jan 25
Events on January 26, 2025
26 Jan
Trinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT)
26 Jan 25
DALLAS
26 Jan
Friends of Piedmont Ridge Restoration Day
26 Jan 25
Events on February 1, 2025
01 Feb
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
1 Feb 25
Seagoville
01 Feb
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || Early Bird Watch & Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT)
1 Feb 25
Carrollton
01 Feb
Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT)
1 Feb 25
McKinney
01 Feb
Dallas Parks Creek Cleanup
1 Feb 25