Elm Fork Nature Preserve

Features for the Naturalist

Quiet, deeply wooded preserve along Trinity’s Elm Fork with 14-acre pond, wetlands, and wildflower meadows. Loop walking path through the woods and along the pond.

Great for: The Naturalist-In-TrainingThe BotanistThe EntomologistThe Forester, and The Wetlander.

Park Information

Highlights

Naturalist nirvana with immense bottomland trees and access to the Elm Fork of the Trinity River.

Amenities

  • Visitor Activity Center
  • Unpaved Hiking Trails
  • Water Access/Feature
  • Dog Friendly (On Leash)
  • Scheduled Activities

Contact

Elm Fork Nature Preserve is within McInnish Park.

Address: 2335 Sandy Lake Rd., Carrollton, TX 75006

Phone: 972.466.3080

Website: Elm Fork Nature Preserve

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April 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...
Rain Gardens and Bioswales: Nature-based solutions for water quality and flood mitigation Description: An unfortunate effect of urbanization is the increase in impervious ground cover,...
Event Name: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH) Date/Time: Friday, April 4, 2025 – 8am-11am Address: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail, 1001 New Market Road, Mesquite,...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT) Saturday, April 5, 2025  ||  7:30am – 9:30am  CT Description:  Join...
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || Early Bird Watch & Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT) Saturday, April 5, 2025 ||  9:00 AM – 11:00 AM  CT Description:...
April 5, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
See link for details on volunteer opportunities: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E347204&id=303 Date/Time: (varies, see link) Address: (varies, see link) Description of event and what volunteers will be doing:...
Heard Museum || Guided Trails (AT) Saturday, April 5, 2025  |  9:30am – 10:30am CT Description: Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of the...
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT) Saturday, April 5, 2025  |  10:00am - 11:00am  Join us for a free guided tour...
Friends of Oak Cliff Parks  ||  Wildflower Walk – Brian Halsell (AT) Sunday, April 6, 2025 ||  10am  – 12noon   CT Guides: Brian Halsell Description:...
April 7, 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...
April 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...
April 11, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
See link for details on volunteer opportunities: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E347204&id=303 Date/Time: (varies, see link) Address: (varies, see link) Description of event and what volunteers will be doing:...
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...
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || 2nd Saturday Trail Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT) Saturday, April 12, 2025  ||  8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Description: Fun for...
Trinity River Audubon Center || Second Saturday Guided Hike (AT) Saturday, April 12, 2025  |  8:30 –10am   CT  Description: Join us for a guided hike...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT) Saturday, April 12, 2025 ||  9:00 AM – 10:30 AM    CT Description:  As...
April 12, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
See link for details on volunteer opportunities: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E347204&id=303 Date/Time: (varies, see link) Address: (varies, see link) Description of event and what volunteers will be doing:...
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Foraging Walk   (AT) Sunday, April 13, 2025  || 11am – 12pm   CT Fee: Free Description:  Have you ever seen a...
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk   (AT) Sunday, April 13, 2025  || 11am – 12:30 noon   CT Guide: Jake Calvit Description:  Have...
Event Name: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH) Date/Time: Sunday April 13, 2025, 2-4pm Address: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail, 1001 New Market Road, Mesquite, 75149...
April 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...
Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT) Thursday, April 17, 2025  |  8am – 9:30am CT Description: 3rd Thursday Bird Walks in the Heard...
Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, April 19, 2025  |  7:30am –9am   CT Description: Join us for a monthly bird walk to...
Project site name changed to Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape (formerly Canyon Creek) Monthly workday 1001 G. Bush Freeway ( Hilton Garden Inn) Every third...
LLELA || Butterfly Walk (AT) Saturday, April 19, 2025  ||  9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m   CT Description:  Walk with the butterflies in the enchanted forests...
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT) Saturday, April 19, 2025  |  10:00am-11:00am  Join us for a free guided tour by North...
EVENT NAME: City of Grand Prairie Earth Day in the Prairie @ Epic Central DATE/TIME: April 19, 11 AM – 3 PM (setup @ 10:30...
April 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...
Event Name: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH) Date/Time: Friday, April 25, 2025 – 8am-11am Address: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail, 1001 New Market Road, Mesquite,...
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Birding by Ear Guided Walk   (AT) Saturday, April 26, 2025  || 7:30am – 8:30am   CT Description:  You're great at birding...
April 26, 2025    
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
EVENT NAME: City of Anna Earth Day DATE/TIME: April 26, 10 AM – 2 PM (setup @ 9:30 AM / takedown @ 2:00) ADDRESS: 425...
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park ||Guided Walk (AT) Saturday, April 26, 2025  ||  10:00am-11:00am  Join us for a free guided tour by North Texas...
Heard Museum || Frog Night Hike (AT) Saturday, April 26, 2025  |  6:30pm – 8:30pm   CT Description: Frogs! The Heard is home to many different...
Trinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT) Sunday, April 27, 2025  |  9am  – 10am   CT Description: Join us for a Sunday...
April 27, 2025    
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
EVENT NAME: KERA Kids Fest DATE/TIME: April 27, 1 PM – 4 PM (setup @ 12:30/takedown at 4 PM) ADDRESS: Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall...
April 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...
Event Name: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH) Date/Time: Saturday May 3, 2025 – 8am-11am Address: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail, 1001 New Market Road, Mesquite,...
Native Plants and Prairies Day (AT) Saturday, May 3, 2025     10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Native Plants and Prairies Day is a free, educational event...
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park || Guided Walk (AT) Saturday, May 3, 2025  | | 10:00am-11:00am  CT Join us for a free guided tour...
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