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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center

Features for the Naturalist

Wetlands purify wastewater and provide habitat for waterfowl and wildlife. Home to nesting pair of bald eagles. Sightings of over 260 varieties of birds. Fantastic views of the wetlands from the one-mile boardwalk and a trail to the Trinity River. Water education center. Monthly public days.

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

Bring your binoculars to sprawling wetlands with boardwalks that get you close to wildlife on monthly open-house days. Great educational trails and visitor center in this unusual habitat.

Amenities

  • Regular & Portable Restrooms
  • Visitor Activity Center
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Unpaved Hiking Trails
  • Water Access/Feature
  • Family Friendly Features
  • Scheduled Activities
  • Picnic Tables
  • Entry Fees

Contact

Address: 655 Martin Ln., Seagoville, TX 75159

Phone: 972.474.9100

Website: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center

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Monthly Board Meeting Via Zoom
December 2, 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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Chapter Meeting
December 4, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Room 125.
Green Shoots:  Waking Up to a Natural Wisdom  (Iceland Fishing Village) “To be surprised, to wonder, is to begin to understand . . . everything...
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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
December 7, 2024    
7:30 am - 9:30 am
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT) Saturday, December 7, 2024  ||  7:30am – 9:30am Join us as...
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Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || 1st Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
December 7, 2024    
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center at Cedar Hill
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || 1st Saturday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, December 7, 2024  || 8:30am – 9:30am  CT Description:  A guided bird walk. It...
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Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT)
December 7, 2024    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT) Saturday, December 7, 2024  ||  9:30am – -10:30am CT Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of...
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Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
December 14, 2024    
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, December 14, 2024  |  8am-9:30am CT 2nd Saturday Bird Walks are intended to help beginning and...
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TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || 2nd Saturday Trail Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT)
December 14, 2024    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Furneaux Creek Trail
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || 2nd Saturday Trail Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT) Saturday, December 14, 2024   8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Description: Fun for all...
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Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk (AT)
December 14, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center at Cedar Hill
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk (AT) Saturday, December 14, 2024  || 10am– 11:30am   CT Description: Join us for a guided tree...
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Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT)
December 19, 2024    
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, December 19, 2024  |  8am – 9:30am CT 3rd Thursday Bird Walks in the Heard Wildlife...
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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT)
December 21, 2024    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT) Saturday, December 21, 2024 ||  9:00 AM – 10:30 AM    CT   As...
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Spring Creek Forest Hike (VH)
January 1, 2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Welcome the New Year by strolling with friends on a small-group guided walk along the creek and through the massive trees of Spring Creek Forest...
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Chapter Meeting
January 1, 2025    
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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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
January 4, 2025    
7:30 am - 9:30 am
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center (AT)
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT) Saturday, January 4, 2025  ||  7:30am – 9:30am Description:  Join us...
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Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT)
January 4, 2025    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT) Saturday, January 4, 2025  ||  9:30am – -10:30am CT Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of...
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Events on December 2, 2024
02 Dec
Monthly Board Meeting Via Zoom
2 Dec 24
Events on December 4, 2024
04 Dec
Chapter Meeting
4 Dec 24
Farmers Branch
Events on December 7, 2024
07 Dec
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
7 Dec 24
Seagoville
07 Dec
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || 1st Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
7 Dec 24
Cedar Hill
07 Dec
Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT)
7 Dec 24
McKinney
Events on December 14, 2024
14 Dec
Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
14 Dec 24
McKinney
14 Dec
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || 2nd Saturday Trail Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT)
14 Dec 24
Carrollton
14 Dec
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk (AT)
14 Dec 24
Cedar Hill
Events on December 19, 2024
19 Dec
Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT)
19 Dec 24
McKinney
Events on December 21, 2024
21 Dec
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT)
21 Dec 24
Seagoville
Events on January 1, 2025
01 Jan
Spring Creek Forest Hike (VH)
1 Jan 25
01 Jan
Chapter Meeting
1 Jan 25
Farmers Branch
Events on January 4, 2025
04 Jan
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
4 Jan 25
Seagoville
04 Jan
Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT)
4 Jan 25
McKinney