Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA)

Features for the Naturalist

1100+ acres where Blackland Prairies and Eastern Cross Timbers meet. Bobcats, wild turkeys, river otter, beaver, wide variety of reptiles/amphibians. Wading and woodland birds and the iconic dickcissel in its prairie habitat. Two blinds for wetland wildlife viewing. 10+ miles of trails, including boardwalks and paddling trails. Pollinators, damselflies, dragonflies, and beetles galore! Guided walks/workshops.

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

Park Information

Highlights

Largest nature preserve in Dallas area features wide range of habitats. Easy to hike deep and forget the city here. Self-guided canoeing/kayaking and guided kayak tours (see LLELA website). Nine campsites for primitive camping. Charming 1870s homestead log cabin in the woods.

Amenities

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

Contact

Address: 201 E. Jones St., Lewisville, TX 75057

Phone: 469.635.5483

Website: Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA)

Report Hours

Click the button to report volunteer hours or advanced training.

Member Login

Username or E-mail

Password

Only fill in if you are not human

Keep me signed in

Forgot your password?

Next Chapter Meeting

Zoom Registration Link

01 Apr

TMN North Texas chapter meeting || How iNat and Citizen Science are Changing What we Know (AT)

1 Apr 26

Farmers Branch

Want to be a Naturalist?

The Master Naturalist Program

How to Join and Class Schedule

We Welcome Everyone

The DragonFlyer Newsletter

First Name

Last Name

Email address:

Leave this field empty if you're human:

Posts by Catogory

Events

Monthly Board Meeting Via Zoom

30 Mar 26 at 6:30 pm
TMN North Texas chapter meeting || How iNat and Citizen Science are Changing What we Know (AT)

1 Apr 26 at 7:00 pm

Farmers Branch
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park || Guided Walk (AT)

4 Apr 26 at 10:00 am

Dallas
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)

5 Apr 26 at 12:00 am

Seagoville
Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)

11 Apr 26 at 8:00 am

McKinney

Calendar

Today

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

9:00 AM - Trinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT)

7:30 AM - John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)

10:00 AM - Native Plants and Prairies Day

10:00 AM - Laura W Bush Native Texas Park || Guided Walk (AT)

10:00 AM - Friends of Oak Cliff Parks || Bug Walk – John Watts (AT)

6:30 PM - Monthly Board Meeting

7:00 PM - TMN North Texas chapter meeting || Opportunities and Challenges: Connecting out Communities to Natural Areas (AT)

8:00 AM - Trinity River Audubon Center World Migratory Bird Day event

8:00 AM - Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)

9:00 AM - Spring Creek Forest - 2nd Saturday Workdays (VH)

10:00 AM - Laura W Bush Native Texas Park || Guided Walk (AT)

10:00 AM - Friends of Oak Cliff Parks || Bird Walk – Elizabeth Jensen (AT)

9:00 AM - LLELA || Thrive Nature Walk –(AT)

10:00 AM - Laura W Bush Native Texas Park || Guided Walk (AT)

10:00 AM - Friends of Oak Cliff Parks || Nature Walk – Chris Morris (AT)

10:00 AM - Laura W Bush Native Texas Park || Guided Walk (AT)

10:00 AM - Friends of Oak Cliff Parks || Paw Crawl Nature Hike – Roger Bolens (AT

6:30 PM - Monthly Board Meeting Via Zoom

7:00 PM - TMN North Texas chapter meeting || The Blackland Prairie and It's Connection to Native American Culture (AT)

Trinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT)

April 26, 2026

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Trinity River Audubon Center

Guided Walks/AT

Trinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT) Sunday, April 26, 2026 || 9am – 10am CT More Info & to register: https://tickets.audubon.org/events/01906a27-66f9-6d6a-abef-7842e50da2f7?_gl=1%2ag1juob%2a_gcl_au%2aMTU3Mzc3MzA3Ny4xNzY3NjU0NTcw%2a_ga%2aMTMyNDIyNjA0LjE3Njc2NTQ1NzA.%2a_ga_X2XNL2MWTT%2aczE3NzQzMDIwODUkbzkkZzEkdDE3NzQzMDQ1MjckajUyJGwwJGgw...