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Coppell Nature Park & Biodiversity Education Center

Features for the Naturalist

A few miles of gentle trails through 66 acres of Eastern Cross Timbers, Blackland Prairie, and riparian Cottonwood Creek corridor. Natural springs that flow north (a rarity) are found along the creek. Butterfly garden. Center offers naturalist training for children and guided nature walks.

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

Park Information

Highlights

Gentle nature oasis tucked between warehouse district and sports-oriented Wagon Wheel Park complex. Biodiversity Education Center provides hands-on environmental education to schools and the community.

Amenities

  • Restrooms
  • Visitor Activity Center
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Unpaved Hiking Trails
  • Water Access/Feature
  • Dog Friendly (On Leash)
  • Family-Friendly Features
  • Scheduled Activities

Contact

Address: 367 Freeport Pkwy., Coppell, TX 75019

Phone: 972.304.3581

Website: Coppell Nature Park

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Trinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT)
December 28, 2025    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Trinity River Audubon Center
Trinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT) Sunday, December 28, 2025  ||  9am  – 10am   CT For more info & to register:...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
December 30, 2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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LLELA || First Day Nature Hike at Thrive (AT)
January 1, 2026    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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LLELA || First Day Nature Hike at Thrive (AT) Thursday, January 1, 2026  ||  10am  – 11:30am    CT Description:  Kick off the New Year with...
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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
January 3, 2026    
7:30 am - 11:30 am
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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT) Saturday, January 3, 2026  ||  7:30am – 11:30am   CT Description:  Join...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
January 3, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
January 6, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
January 7, 2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Dallas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson Every Weds, 9am  - 12pm, earlier during summer All...
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NTMN January Chapter Meeting: Raptors - Amazing Birds of Prey
NTMN January Chapter Meeting: Raptors - Amazing Birds of Prey
January 7, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
Raptors: Amazing Birds of Prey and the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center We’re excited to welcome Laura Johnson, Executive Director of Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, as our...
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LLELA || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
January 10, 2026    
7:30 am - 9:30 am
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
LLELA || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, January 10, 2026  ||  7:30am  – 9:30am   CT Description:  Birders of all skill levels are welcome to...
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Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Second Saturday Guided Hike (AT)
January 10, 2026    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
January 10, 2026    
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Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Spring Creek Forest - 2nd Saturday Workdays (VH)
January 10, 2026    
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
January 13, 2026    
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Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
January 14, 2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Dallas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson Every Weds, 9am  - 12pm, earlier during summer All...
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Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT)
January 15, 2026    
8:00 am - 9:30 am
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Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT) Thursday, January 15, 2026 ||  8am – 9:30am CT Description: 3rd Thursday Bird Walks in the Heard...
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT)
January 17, 2026    
7:30 am - 9:00 am
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
January 17, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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LLELA || Nature Walk  at Thrive (AT)
January 18, 2026    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
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January 20, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
January 21, 2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Dallas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson Every Weds, 9am  - 12pm, earlier during summer All...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
January 24, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
January 27, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
January 28, 2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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More Info
Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
January 31, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Name: Friends of Oak Cliff Workday Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Saturday 9-11am Location: One of the three parks in Oak Cliff: Kidd Springs,...
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LLELA || First Day Nature Hike at Thrive (AT)
1 Jan 26
Lewisville
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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
3 Jan 26
Seagoville
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
3 Jan 26
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
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NTMN January Chapter Meeting: Raptors - Amazing Birds of Prey
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7 Jan 26
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LLELA || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
10 Jan 26
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Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
10 Jan 26
McKinney
10 Jan
Trinity River Audubon Center || Second Saturday Guided Hike (AT)
10 Jan 26
DALLAS
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
10 Jan 26
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10 Jan 26
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
13 Jan 26
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
14 Jan 26
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Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT)
15 Jan 26
McKinney
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT)
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DALLAS
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
17 Jan 26
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LLELA || Nature Walk  at Thrive (AT)
18 Jan 26
Lewisville
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
20 Jan 26
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
21 Jan 26
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
24 Jan 26
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
28 Jan 26
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Friends of Oak Cliff Workday (VH)
31 Jan 26