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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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Guided Bird Walk at Connemara Meadow (AT)
March 3, 2024    
7:30 am - 10:30 am
Connemara
Guided Bird Walk at Connemara Meadow (AT) Sunday, March 3, 2024   7:30 AM – 10:30 AM Join volunteer naturalists on our monthly bird walk. Bring...
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Spring Creek Forest Guided Nature Walks (AT)
March 3, 2024    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Spring Creek Forest Preserve
Spring Creek Forest Guided Nature Walks (AT) Sundays, March 3, 10, and 17, 2024     1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Times and locations vary; see below.)...
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Early Bird Walk with Jack Chiles at Hagerman NWR (AT)
March 9, 2024    
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Early Bird Walk with Jack Chiles at Hagerman NWR (AT) Saturday, March 9, 2024   8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Meet at the Visitor Center at...
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2nd Saturday Guided Hike at the Trinity River Audubon Center (AT)
March 9, 2024    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
2nd Saturday Guided Hike at the Trinity River Audubon Center (AT) Saturday, March 9, 2024  |  8:30am-10:00am CST Join TRAC for a guided hike led...
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3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center (AT)
March 16, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center (AT) Saturday, March 16, 2024   10:00 AM – 11:30 AM As your guide leads...
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Monthly Board Meeting Via Zoom
April 1, 2024    
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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Guided Hike #15 from Amy Martin’s Wild DFW at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center (AT)
April 2, 2024    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Guided Hike #15 from Amy Martin’s Wild DFW at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center (AT) Tuesday, April 2, 2024 |  9:00am-12:00noon Join Jeff Quayle on walking...
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Chapter Meeting
April 3, 2024    
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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Walk & Talk Bird Tour at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center (AT)
April 6, 2024    
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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
Walk & Talk Bird Tour at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center (AT) Saturday, April 6, 2024  |  730am-930am Join us as we go on a...
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Community Day Guided Hikes at the Trinity River Audubon Center (AT)
April 6, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Trinity River Audubon Center (TRAC)
Community Day Guided Hikes at the Trinity River Audubon Center (AT) Saturday, April 6, 2024  |  1 hr each hike, start times: 10am,   11am,   1pm  ...
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Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT)
April 6, 2024    
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Laura W Bush Native Texas Park
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT) Saturday, April 06, 2024  |  10:00am-11:00am  The park guides are Certified Master Naturalists from 3...
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Community Day Guided Hikes at the Trinity River Audubon Center (AT)
April 6, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Trinity River Audubon Center (TRAC)
Community Day Guided Hikes at the Trinity River Audubon Center (AT) Saturday, April 6, 2024  |  1 hr each hike, start times: 10am,   11am,   1pm  ...
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1st Saturday Nature Walk– Friends of LLELA (AT)
April 6, 2024    
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Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
1st Saturday Nature Walk– Friends of LLELA (AT) Saturday, April 06, 2024  |  10am-12noon Animal tracks, deer trails, singing birds, trees with personality – we...
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Guided Bird Walk at Connemara Meadow (AT)
3 Mar 24
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Spring Creek Forest Guided Nature Walks (AT)
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09 Mar
Early Bird Walk with Jack Chiles at Hagerman NWR (AT)
9 Mar 24
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2nd Saturday Guided Hike at the Trinity River Audubon Center (AT)
9 Mar 24
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3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center (AT)
16 Mar 24
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Monthly Board Meeting Via Zoom
1 Apr 24
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Guided Hike #15 from Amy Martin’s Wild DFW at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center (AT)
2 Apr 24
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03 Apr
Chapter Meeting
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Farmers Branch
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Walk & Talk Bird Tour at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center (AT)
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Community Day Guided Hikes at the Trinity River Audubon Center (AT)
6 Apr 24
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Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT)
6 Apr 24
Dallas
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Community Day Guided Hikes at the Trinity River Audubon Center (AT)
6 Apr 24
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06 Apr
1st Saturday Nature Walk– Friends of LLELA (AT)
6 Apr 24
Lewisville