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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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Chapter Meeting - Accessibility in Nature
June 4, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Room 125.
At the meeting on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, you will hear from our speaker, Patti Bonnin, on her personal journey to become an advocate for...
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TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || Early Bird Watch & Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT)
June 7, 2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Furneaux Creek Park
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || Early Bird Watch & Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT) Saturday, Jun 7, 2025   9:00 AM – 11:00 AM   CT Description: Join...
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Heard Museum || Guided Trails (AT)
June 7, 2025    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || Guided Trails (AT) Saturday, June 7, 2025  |  9:30am – 10:30am CT Description: Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of the...
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Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party (FYI)
June 7, 2025    
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party (FYI) Saturday, June 7, 2025   8:30 PM or after dark The Fort Worth Astronomical Society presents their Saturday star party...
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Coppell Nature Park Trail Maintenance
June 14, 2025    
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Coppell Nature Park
Event Name: Trail Maintenance Date/Time: Every Second Saturday of the month from 8am to 11am. Except for July and November. Address: 367 Freeport Parkway, Coppell, TX 75019...
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TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || 2nd Saturday Trail Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT)
June 14, 2025    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Furneaux Creek Park
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || 2nd Saturday Trail Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT) Saturday, June 14, 2025   8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Description: Fun for all...
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Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
June 14, 2025    
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, June 14, 2025 ||  8am – 9:30am CT Description: 2nd Saturday Bird Walks are intended to...
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W.W. Glover Cemetery Volunteer Day- Summer (VH)
June 14, 2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
W.W. Glover Cemetery Volunteer Day 6650 Military Parkway, Dallas, TX 75227 Contact lead: Kathy Ann Reid, krtexas@protonmail.com April 12, 10 am - 12 pm May 10,...
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Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT)
June 19, 2025    
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT) Thursday, June 19, 2025 ||  8am – 9:30am CT Description: 3rd Thursday Bird Walks in the Heard...
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Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Grand Opening Tours/Outreach (VH)
June 20, 2025    
7:30 am - 10:30 am
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail
Event Name: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Public Tours/Outreach Date/Time: Friday June 20, 2025, 730am-1030am Address: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail, 1001 New Market Road, Mesquite, 75149...
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Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape Workday
June 21, 2025    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape
Project site name changed to Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape (formerly Canyon Creek) Monthly workday 1001 G. Bush Freeway ( Hilton Garden Inn) Every third...
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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT)
June 21, 2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT) Saturday, June 21, 2025 ||  9:00 AM – 10:30 AM    CT Description:  As...
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Rowlett Bee City Seminar 2025 – Pollinator Week (AT)
June 21, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Rowlett Community Center
Rowlett Bee City Seminar 2025 – Pollinator Week (AT) Saturday, June 21, 2025   9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Rowlett Bee City USA is holding an...
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Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Grand Opening Tours/Outreach (VH)
June 21, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail
Event Name: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Grand Opening Tours/Outreach Date/Time: Saturday June 21, 2025, 10am-noon Address: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail, 1001 New Market Road, Mesquite,...
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Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk   (AT)
June 22, 2025    
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center at Cedar Hill
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk   (AT) Sunday, June 22, 2025  || 11am – 12:30am   CT Description:  Join us for a guided...
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Incredible Edible Plant Walk (AT)
June 28, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Trinity River Audubon Center
Trinity River Audubon Center || Incredible Edible Plant Walk (AT) Saturday, June 28, 2025  ||  10am  – 12noon   CT Description: Discover edible and medicinal plants...
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Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party (FYI)
July 5, 2025    
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Tandy Hills Natural Area
Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party (FYI) Saturday, July 5, 2025   8:30 PM or after dark The Fort Worth Astronomical Society presents their Saturday star party...
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Events on June 4, 2025
04 Jun
Chapter Meeting - Accessibility in Nature
4 Jun 25
Farmers Branch
Events on June 7, 2025
07 Jun
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || Early Bird Watch & Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT)
7 Jun 25
Carrollton
07 Jun
Heard Museum || Guided Trails (AT)
7 Jun 25
McKinney
07 Jun
Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party (FYI)
7 Jun 25
Events on June 14, 2025
14 Jun
Coppell Nature Park Trail Maintenance
14 Jun 25
Coppell
14 Jun
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || 2nd Saturday Trail Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT)
14 Jun 25
Carrollton
14 Jun
Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
14 Jun 25
McKinney
14 Jun
W.W. Glover Cemetery Volunteer Day- Summer (VH)
14 Jun 25
Events on June 19, 2025
19 Jun
Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT)
19 Jun 25
McKinney
Events on June 20, 2025
20 Jun
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Grand Opening Tours/Outreach (VH)
20 Jun 25
Mesquite
Events on June 21, 2025
21 Jun
Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape Workday
21 Jun 25
Richardson
21 Jun
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT)
21 Jun 25
Seagoville
21 Jun
Rowlett Bee City Seminar 2025 – Pollinator Week (AT)
21 Jun 25
Rowlett
21 Jun
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Grand Opening Tours/Outreach (VH)
21 Jun 25
Mesquite
Events on June 22, 2025
22 Jun
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk   (AT)
22 Jun 25
Cedar Hill
Events on June 28, 2025
28 Jun
Trinity River Audubon Center || Incredible Edible Plant Walk (AT)
28 Jun 25
DALLAS
Events on July 5, 2025
05 Jul
Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party (FYI)
5 Jul 25
Fort Worth