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The Dallas Nature Center is a great way to both get back to nature and learn a little something while you're at it. The center offers numerous educational programs and is great for groups. The non-profit organization is on 633 acres and has a number of plants and animals to enjoy, including some endangered species. |
| The Center has lot's of different nature hiking trails with something for everyone. They range from Easy to Difficult. The educations programs range from such subjects as insect identification to studies of flora and fauna. A great place to spend some time outdoors. |  |
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Facts
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| Hours: | 7:00 AM to Sundown Closed Mondays |
| Fees: | Admission is a $3 donation
per car. Program Fees Vary. |
| Hiking: | Little Bluestem Trail:
.25 mile round trip, Very Easy Butterfly Trail: .25 mile round trip, Easy Possum Haw Trail: .75 mile round trip, Easy Cattail Pond Trail: 1.5 miles round trip, Moderate Cedar Brake Trail: 2.5 miles round trip, Moderate to Difficult Fossil Valley Trail: 2.5 miles round trip, Moderate to Difficult Escarpment Road Trail: 2.25 miles round trip, Easy to Moderate Mulberry Trail: 0.5 mile one way, Moderate Bluebonnet Trail: 1 mile round trip, Moderate |
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Numerous Educational Programs Numerous Animal Species including Endangered Species. Beautiful Flora/Fauna |
| Other Stuff: | Guided Hiking Tours Volunteer Program School Day Programs Swimming pool and facility rental Scout Merit Badge opportunities Educational Programs Summer Adventures Program Gift Shop Birthday Parties Overnight Camping |
| Close To: | City of Dallas, Joe Pool Lake, Cedar Hill State Park, The Dallas Zoo, The Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park, the Cotton Bowl, The Science Place, The State Fair of Texas, and much more! |
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E-Mail: info@DallasNatureCenter.org |
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Coming Soon: Streaming Video on the Dallas Nature Center |
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