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Oak Cliff Nature Preserve

Features for the Naturalist

121 acres of upland forest, steep limestone ravines, and Blackland Prairie with eight miles of DORBA trails. Abundant wildflowers in spring.

Great for: The Birder, The Botanist, The Entomologist, The Forester, and The Outdoor Adventurer.

Park Information

Highlights

A wild wooded urban oasis on rocky hills. Plentiful complex trails make it easy to get wonderfully lost.

  • Unpaved Hiking Trails
  • Unpaved Biking Trails
  • Water Access/Feature
  • Dog Friendly (On Leash)
  • Family Friendly Features
  • Scheduled Activities
  • Picnic Tables
  • Entry Fees

Contact

Address: 2875 Pierce St., Dallas, TX 75233

Phone: 972.696.9810

Website: Oak Cliff Nature Preserve (Texas Land Conservancy)

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Monthly Board Meeting Via Zoom
September 30, 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
October 2, 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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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
October 5, 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, October 5, 2024  ||  7:30am – 9:30am Join us as...
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Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || 1st Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
October 5, 2024    
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || 1st Saturday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, October 5, 2024  || 8:30am – 9:30am   CT Description:  A guided bird walk. It...
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Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT)
October 5, 2024    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT) Saturday, October 5, 2024  |  9:30am – -10:30am CT Description: Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna...
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LLELA ||1st Saturday Nature Walk–(AT)
October 5, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
LLELA ||1st Saturday Nature Walk–(AT) Saturday, October 05, 2024  |  10am -12am  CT Join us for our monthly naturalist-led nature walk! Description:  Each season at...
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LLELA || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
October 12, 2024    
7:30 am - 9:30 am
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
LLELA || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, October 12, 2024  |  7:30am – 9:30am   CT Description:  Birders of all skill levels are welcome to...
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TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || Nature Trail Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT)
October 12, 2024    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Furneaux Creek
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || Nature Trail Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT) Saturday, October 12, 2024   8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Meet at the Kiosk on...
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Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
October 12, 2024    
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, October 12, 2024  |  8am-9:30am CT 2nd Saturday Bird Walks are intended to help beginning and...
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Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party (FYI)
October 12, 2024    
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tandy Hills Natural Area
Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party (FYI) Saturday, October 12, 2024   7:00 PM or after dark The Fort Worth Astronomical Society presents their Saturday star party...
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The Moon and Nature at Night: A Full-Moon Walk at Twelve Hills (AT)
October 18, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Twelve Hills Nature Center
The Moon and Nature at Night: A Full-Moon Walk at Twelve Hills (AT) Friday, October 18, 2024   7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Take a family-friendly,...
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Canyon Creek Wetland and Wildscape Workday
October 19, 2024    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Canyon Creek Wetland 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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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT)
October 19, 2024    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT) Saturday, October 19, 2024 || 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM    CT    ...
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Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk (AT)
October 26, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center at Cedar Hill
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk (AT) Saturday, October 26, 2024  || 10am– 11:30am   CT Description:, Join us for a guided tree...
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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
November 2, 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, November 2, 2024  ||  7:30am – 9:30am Join us as...
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Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || 1st Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
November 2, 2024    
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center at Cedar Hill
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || 1st Saturday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, November 2, 2024  || 8:30am – 9:30am CT Description:  A guided bird walk. It...
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Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT)
November 2, 2024    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT) Saturday, November 2, 2024  ||  9:30am – -10:30am CT Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of...
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Events on September 30, 2024
30 Sep
Monthly Board Meeting Via Zoom
30 Sep 24
Events on October 2, 2024
02 Oct
Chapter Meeting
2 Oct 24
Farmers Branch
Events on October 5, 2024
05 Oct
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
5 Oct 24
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05 Oct
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || 1st Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
5 Oct 24
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05 Oct
Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT)
5 Oct 24
McKinney
05 Oct
LLELA ||1st Saturday Nature Walk–(AT)
5 Oct 24
Lewisville
Events on October 12, 2024
12 Oct
LLELA || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
12 Oct 24
Lewisville
12 Oct
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || Nature Trail Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT)
12 Oct 24
Carrollton
12 Oct
Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
12 Oct 24
McKinney
12 Oct
Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party (FYI)
12 Oct 24
Fort Worth
Events on October 18, 2024
18 Oct
The Moon and Nature at Night: A Full-Moon Walk at Twelve Hills (AT)
18 Oct 24
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Events on October 19, 2024
19 Oct
Canyon Creek Wetland and Wildscape Workday
19 Oct 24
Richardson
19 Oct
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT)
19 Oct 24
Seagoville
Events on October 26, 2024
26 Oct
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk (AT)
26 Oct 24
Cedar Hill
Events on November 2, 2024
02 Nov
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
2 Nov 24
Seagoville
02 Nov
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || 1st Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
2 Nov 24
Cedar Hill
02 Nov
Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT)
2 Nov 24
McKinney