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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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Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT)
June 1, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT) Saturday, June 1, 2024  |  10:00am-11:00am  The park guides are Certified Master Naturalists from 3...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Parks ||  Rescheduled Wildflower Walk - (AT)
June 2, 2024    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Kiest Conservation Area
Friends of Oak Cliff Parks ||  Rescheduled Wildflower Walk - (AT) Sunday, June 2, 2024   9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Join us for a walk...
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Monthly Board Meeting Via Zoom
June 3, 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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TMN North Texas chapter meeting || Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Presentation (AT)
June 5, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
TMN North Texas chapter meeting || Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Presentation (AT) Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | 7:00pm-8:00pm. (Social will begin at 6:30pm) Presenter:  Annette Anderson,...
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2nd Saturday Bird Walk at the Heard Museum (AT)
June 8, 2024    
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
2nd Saturday Bird Walk at the Heard Museum (AT) Saturday, June 8, 2024  |  8am-9:30am 2nd Saturday Bird Walks are intended to help beginning and...
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Trinity River Audubon Center || 2nd Saturday Guided Hike (AT)
June 8, 2024    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Trinity River Audubon Center
Trinity River Audubon Center || 2nd Saturday Guided Hike (AT) Saturday, June 8, 2024  |  8:30am-10:00am CST Join us for a guided hike led by...
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT)
June 15, 2024    
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Trinity River Audubon Center
Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, June 15, 2024  |  7:30am-8:30am Join us for a monthly bird walk to enjoy the trails...
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Canyon Creek Wetland and Wildscape Workday
June 15, 2024    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape
Canyon Creek Wetland and Wildscape Monthly workday 1001 G. Bush Freeway ( Hilton Garden Inn) Every third Saturday 8am-10am Prairie maintenance, habitat building, Trash collection,...
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Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Myth Busters: Hiking with Snakes (AT)
June 15, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Myth Busters: Hiking with Snakes (AT) Saturday, June 15, 2024  || 11:00am-12:00noon Description:  Are you worried about encountering a snake...
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Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party (FYI)
June 15, 2024    
8:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Tandy Hills Natural Area
Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party (FYI) Saturday, June 15, 2024   8:30 PM or after dark The Fort Worth Astronomical Society presents their Saturday star party...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Parks  ||  Paw Crawl Nature Hike (AT)
June 16, 2024    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Kiest Conservation Area
Friends of Oak Cliff Parks  ||  Paw Crawl Nature Hike (AT) Sunday, June 16, 2024   9am– 11am Join us for a walk along the trails...
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3rd Thursday Bird Walk at the Heard Museum (AT)
June 20, 2024    
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
3rd Thursday Bird Walk at the Heard Museum (AT) Thursday, June 20, 2024  |  8am-9:30am 3rd Thursday Bird Walks in the Heard Wildlife Sanctuary are...
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Friends of LLELA || Prairie Walk with Richard Freiheit, LLELA’s Restoration Manager. – (AT)
June 22, 2024    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
Friends of LLELA || Prairie Walk with Richard Freiheit, LLELA’s Restoration Manager. – (AT) Saturday, June 22, 2024  |  8am-10am CT Description: Tour an area...
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Hunting for Dragons (AT)
June 22, 2024    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Trinity River Audubon Center (TRAC)
Trinity River Audubon Center || Hunting for Dragons (AT) Saturday, June 22, 2024  |  9:30am-11:00am Nature Maker Series: Join the Dallas Museum of Art and...
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3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center (AT)
June 22, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center (AT) Saturday, June 22, 2024   10:00 AM – 11:30 AM   As your guide leads...
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John Bunker Sands Wetlands Meet & Greet
June 22, 2024    
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
  Dear Stewards, Exciting things are happening at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center! As we enter a new chapter, we wish to extend our heartfelt...
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Let’s Go Birding Together (AT)
June 29, 2024    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Trinity River Audubon Center
Trinity River Audubon Center || Let’s Go Birding Together (AT) Saturday, June 29, 2024  |  9am-1:00pm Description:  Join us as we celebrate LGBTQ nature lovers...
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Monthly Board Meeting Via Zoom
July 1, 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
July 3, 2024    
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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Guided Insect Hike at Coppell Nature Park (AT)
July 6, 2024    
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Education Hall
Guided Insect Hike at Coppell Nature Park (AT) Saturday, July 6, 2024  | 8am - 9am Description: Fly like a butterfly and sting like a...
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LLELA ||1st Saturday Nature Walk–(AT)
July 6, 2024    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
LLELA  || 1st Saturday Nature Walk–(AT) Saturday, July 06, 2024  |  9am -11am Animal tracks, deer trails, singing birds, trees with personality – we never...
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Community Nature Expo at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
July 6, 2024    
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Bring the family and come learn more about the nature in your city and your own backyard on Saturday, July 6th from 11am to 2pm...
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Events on June 1, 2024
01 Jun
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT)
1 Jun 24
Dallas
Events on June 2, 2024
02 Jun
Friends of Oak Cliff Parks ||  Rescheduled Wildflower Walk - (AT)
2 Jun 24
Dallas
Events on June 3, 2024
03 Jun
Monthly Board Meeting Via Zoom
3 Jun 24
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05 Jun
TMN North Texas chapter meeting || Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Presentation (AT)
5 Jun 24
Farmers Branch
Events on June 8, 2024
08 Jun
2nd Saturday Bird Walk at the Heard Museum (AT)
8 Jun 24
McKinney
08 Jun
Trinity River Audubon Center || 2nd Saturday Guided Hike (AT)
8 Jun 24
DALLAS
Events on June 15, 2024
15 Jun
Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT)
15 Jun 24
DALLAS
15 Jun
Canyon Creek Wetland and Wildscape Workday
15 Jun 24
Richardson
15 Jun
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Myth Busters: Hiking with Snakes (AT)
15 Jun 24
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15 Jun
Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party (FYI)
15 Jun 24
Fort Worth
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16 Jun
Friends of Oak Cliff Parks  ||  Paw Crawl Nature Hike (AT)
16 Jun 24
Dallas
Events on June 20, 2024
20 Jun
3rd Thursday Bird Walk at the Heard Museum (AT)
20 Jun 24
McKinney
Events on June 22, 2024
22 Jun
Friends of LLELA || Prairie Walk with Richard Freiheit, LLELA’s Restoration Manager. – (AT)
22 Jun 24
Lewisville
22 Jun
Trinity River Audubon Center || Hunting for Dragons (AT)
22 Jun 24
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3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center (AT)
22 Jun 24
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John Bunker Sands Wetlands Meet & Greet
22 Jun 24
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Events on June 29, 2024
29 Jun
Trinity River Audubon Center || Let’s Go Birding Together (AT)
29 Jun 24
DALLAS
Events on July 1, 2024
01 Jul
Monthly Board Meeting Via Zoom
1 Jul 24
Events on July 3, 2024
03 Jul
Chapter Meeting
3 Jul 24
Farmers Branch
Events on July 6, 2024
06 Jul
Guided Insect Hike at Coppell Nature Park (AT)
6 Jul 24
Coppell
06 Jul
LLELA ||1st Saturday Nature Walk–(AT)
6 Jul 24
Lewisville
06 Jul
Community Nature Expo at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
6 Jul 24
Dallas