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Cedar Ridge Preserve

Features for The Naturalist

Nearly 10 miles of well-maintained, rugged trails explore 600+ acres of steep limestone hills and soaring 755-feet escarpments with epic views. Lush valleys, riparian corridors, and ponds. Blackland prairie restorations. Butterfly garden. Site of native Texas orchids. Great spot for birders.

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

Park Information

Highlights

Sprawling preserve with a variety of terrain types from escarpments to wetlands, laced by miles of trails in a range of difficulties, some with immense views. Terrific nature immersion.

Amenities

  • Restrooms
  • Unpaved Trails (Hiking)
  • Water Access/Feature
  • Dog Friendly (On Leash)
  • Family-Friendly Features

Contact

Address: 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy., Dallas, TX 75249

Phone: 972.709.7784

Website: Cedar Ridge Preserve

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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
July 2, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Callas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am  - 12pm, earlier during summer...
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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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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
July 9, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Callas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am  - 12pm, earlier during summer...
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Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
July 12, 2025    
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, July 12, 2025 ||  8am – 9:30am CT Description: 2nd Saturday Bird Walks are intended to...
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Invasive Plant Removal at Elm Fork Nature Preserve (VH)
July 12, 2025    
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Invasive plant removal at Elm Fork Nature Preserve Saturday, July 12 from 830-10:30AM Address is 2335 Sandy Lake Road, Carrollton, Texas (EFNP is in McInnish...
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Second Saturday Guided Hike(AT)
July 12, 2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Trinity River Audubon Center
Trinity River Audubon Center || Second Saturday Guided Hike(AT) Saturday, July 12, 2025  |  8:30 –10am   CT  Description: Join us for a guided hike led...
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W.W. Glover Cemetery Volunteer Day- Summer (VH)
July 12, 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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Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Invertebrate Walk  (AT)
July 12, 2025    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center at Cedar Hill
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Invertebrate Walk  (AT) Saturday, July 12, 2025  || 9am – 10am   CT Description: What's that bug? Come take a walk...
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Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH)
July 13, 2025    
7:30 am - 9:30 am
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail
Event Name: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH) Date/Time: Sunday July 13, 2025 – 730-1030am Address: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail, 1001 New Market Road, Mesquite,...
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Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk   (AT)
July 13, 2025    
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center at Cedar Hill
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk   (AT) Sunday, July 13, 2025  || 11am – 12:30am   CT Description:  Have you ever asked yourself...
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July NTMN Chapter Meeting/ PotLuck Summer Social
July 13, 2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Texas A&M AgriLife Water and Land Resources Building
You're Invited! WHAT: NTMN's Summer Social WHEN: Sunday, July 13, 5-7 pm WHERE: Texas A&M's AgriLife Water and Land Resources Bldg, 17360 Coit Rd, Dallas. RSVP:Here Signup...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
July 16, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Callas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am  - 12pm, earlier during summer...
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Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT)
July 17, 2025    
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT) Thursday, July 17, 2025 ||  8am – 9:30am CT Description: 3rd Thursday Bird Walks in the Heard...
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT)
July 19, 2025    
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Trinity River Audubon Center
Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, July 19, 2025  ||  7:30am  – 9am   CT  Description: Join us for a monthly bird walk...
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Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape Workday
July 19, 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)
July 19, 2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT) Saturday, July 19, 2025 ||  9:00 AM – 10:30 AM    CT Description:  As...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
July 23, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Callas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am  - 12pm, earlier during summer...
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Tree Spree (AT)
July 26, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Trinity River Audubon Center
Trinity River Audubon Center || Tree Spree (AT) Saturday, July 26, 2025  ||  10am – 12noon   CT Description: Tackle the topic of tree ID on...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
July 30, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Callas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am  - 12pm, earlier during summer...
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Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH)
August 2, 2025    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail
Event Name: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH) Date/Time: Saturday August 2, 2025, 8-10am Address: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail, 1001 New Market Road, Mesquite, 75149...
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LLELA || 1st Saturday Nature Walk (AT)
August 2, 2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
LLELA || 1st Saturday Nature Walk (AT) Saturday, August 2, 2025  ||  9am  – 11am   CT Description:  Animal tracks, deer trails, singing birds, trees with...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
2 Jul 25
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05 Jul
Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party (FYI)
5 Jul 25
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09 Jul
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
9 Jul 25
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12 Jul
Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
12 Jul 25
McKinney
12 Jul
Invasive Plant Removal at Elm Fork Nature Preserve (VH)
12 Jul 25
12 Jul
Trinity River Audubon Center || Second Saturday Guided Hike(AT)
12 Jul 25
DALLAS
12 Jul
W.W. Glover Cemetery Volunteer Day- Summer (VH)
12 Jul 25
12 Jul
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Invertebrate Walk  (AT)
12 Jul 25
Cedar Hill
Events on July 13, 2025
13 Jul
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH)
13 Jul 25
Mesquite
13 Jul
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk   (AT)
13 Jul 25
Cedar Hill
13 Jul
July NTMN Chapter Meeting/ PotLuck Summer Social
13 Jul 25
Dallas
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16 Jul
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
16 Jul 25
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17 Jul
Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT)
17 Jul 25
McKinney
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19 Jul
Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT)
19 Jul 25
DALLAS
19 Jul
Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape Workday
19 Jul 25
Richardson
19 Jul
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT)
19 Jul 25
Seagoville
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23 Jul
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
23 Jul 25
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26 Jul
Trinity River Audubon Center || Tree Spree (AT)
26 Jul 25
DALLAS
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30 Jul
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
30 Jul 25
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02 Aug
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH)
2 Aug 25
Mesquite
02 Aug
LLELA || 1st Saturday Nature Walk (AT)
2 Aug 25
Lewisville