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Trinity River Audubon Center

Features for the Naturalist

130 acres reclaimed from an illegal dump. Four miles of hiking trails and boardwalks with bird blinds through wetlands, riparian forest, and Blackland Prairie. Bottomland trail with river access. Pollinator garden. Excellent visitor center. Classes and events for all ages. Perfect place for new naturalists!

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

Premiere nature center in LEED Gold building with educational displays on the river ecosystem. Easy trails with educational signage through a variety of habitats. Best access to the Trinity River in the county and occasional kayak tours.

Amenities

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

Contact

Address: 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, TX 75217

Phone: 214.309.5801

Website: Trinity River Audubon Center

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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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Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT)
November 2, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT) Saturday, November 2, 2024  |  10:00am-11:00am  Description: A 15-acre park featuring native Texas trees, grasses,...
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LLELA || 1st Saturday Nature Walk (AT)
November 2, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
LLELA || 1st Saturday Nature Walk (AT) Saturday, November 2, 2024  |  10:00am – 12:00noon   CT Join us for our monthly naturalist-led nature walk! Description: ...
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Monthly Board Meeting in person
November 4, 2024    
7:23 pm - 8:23 pm
Board Meetings are open to all members and to the public.
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Chapter Meeting - Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
November 6, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Room 125.
Navigating Transportation and Environmental Planning         Every year, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plans hundreds of projects across the state. Behind...
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LLELA || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
November 9, 2024    
7:30 am - 9:30 am
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
LLELA || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, November 9, 2024  |  7:30am – 9:30am   CT Description:  Birders of all skill levels are welcome to...
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Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
November 9, 2024    
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, November 9, 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)
November 9, 2024    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Furneaux Creek Nature Trail
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || 2nd Saturday Trail Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT) Saturday, November 9, 2024   8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Description:  Fun for all...
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Second Saturday Guided Hike (AT)
November 9, 2024    
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Trinity River Audubon Center
Trinity River Audubon Center || Second Saturday Guided Hike (AT) Saturday, November 9, 2024  |  8:30am-10:00am   CT Description: Join us for a guided hike led...
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Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT)
November 9, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT) Saturday, November 9, 2024  |  10:00am-11:00am  Description: A 15-acre park featuring native Texas trees, grasses,...
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Friends of Oak Cliff Parks  ||  Bird Walk (AT)
November 10, 2024    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kiest Conservation Area
Friends of Oak Cliff Parks  ||  Bird Walk (AT) Sunday, November 10 2024   11am – 1pm Description: Join us for a walk through the woods...
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Canyon Creek Wetland and Wildscape Workday
November 16, 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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Trinity River Audubon Center || Fall Migration Bird Walk (AT)
November 16, 2024    
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Trinity River Audubon Center
Trinity River Audubon Center || Fall Migration Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, November 16, 2024  |  8:30am - 10:30am  CT Description:  Join us & our friends...
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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT)
November 16, 2024    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT) Saturday, November 16, 2024  ||  9:00 AM – 10:30 AM  CT As your...
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Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT)
November 16, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT) Saturday, November 16, 2024  |  10:00am-11:00am  Description: A 15-acre park featuring native Texas trees, grasses,...
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Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT)
November 21, 2024    
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, November 21, 2024  |  8am-9:30am CT 3rd Thursday Bird Walks in the Heard Wildlife Sanctuary are...
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Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk (AT)
November 23, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center at Cedar Hill
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk (AT) Saturday, November 23, 2024  || 10am– 11:30am   CT Description:  "Raptors of North Texas, Join us...
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Trinity River Audubon Center || Bird Excursion (AT)
November 30, 2024    
7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Trinity River Audubon Center
Trinity River Audubon Center || Bird Excursion (AT) Saturday, November 30, 2024  ||  7am - 2pm  CT Description:  Join us for a guided bird walk...
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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
02 Nov
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT)
2 Nov 24
Dallas
02 Nov
LLELA || 1st Saturday Nature Walk (AT)
2 Nov 24
Lewisville
Events on November 4, 2024
04 Nov
Monthly Board Meeting in person
4 Nov 24
Events on November 6, 2024
06 Nov
Chapter Meeting - Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
6 Nov 24
Farmers Branch
Events on November 9, 2024
09 Nov
LLELA || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
9 Nov 24
Lewisville
09 Nov
Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
9 Nov 24
McKinney
09 Nov
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || 2nd Saturday Trail Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT)
9 Nov 24
Carrollton
09 Nov
Trinity River Audubon Center || Second Saturday Guided Hike (AT)
9 Nov 24
DALLAS
09 Nov
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT)
9 Nov 24
Dallas
Events on November 10, 2024
10 Nov
Friends of Oak Cliff Parks  ||  Bird Walk (AT)
10 Nov 24
Dallas
Events on November 16, 2024
16 Nov
Canyon Creek Wetland and Wildscape Workday
16 Nov 24
Richardson
16 Nov
Trinity River Audubon Center || Fall Migration Bird Walk (AT)
16 Nov 24
DALLAS
16 Nov
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT)
16 Nov 24
Seagoville
16 Nov
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT)
16 Nov 24
Dallas
Events on November 21, 2024
21 Nov
Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT)
21 Nov 24
McKinney
Events on November 23, 2024
23 Nov
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk (AT)
23 Nov 24
Cedar Hill
Events on November 30, 2024
30 Nov
Trinity River Audubon Center || Bird Excursion (AT)
30 Nov 24
DALLAS