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Please note that the Celebrate Nature spring festival was moved up to April 6th after some publication deadlines.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, April 6, 2013

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebrate Nature! This fun spring family festival will be packed with special activities for the whole family. Spend the day listening to live concerts, participating in interactive animal presentations, demonstrations, shopping local vendors, and more. Guests will also enjoy our Animals of the World and Animal Superheroes exhibits, and butterfly garden. Participate in drawings for a chance to receive great gifts. 


Admission

Adults: $10

Seniors 60+ & Children 3-12: $7

Children 2 and Under: FREE

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Members: get into Celebrate Nature FREE!

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Free McKinney Resident Day (up to 4 residents per household with valid ID)

*Admission to plant sale free.


Event Schedule

  • 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Heard Plant Sale
  • 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Raptor Presentation, Outdoor Amphitheater
  • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Canoe Try-its, Sanctuary
    (Minimum age 7 years)
  • 11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
    Young Author Book Reading, Outdoor Amphitheater
    Lily Ringrose, Kindergartner from Flossie Floyd Green Elementary, Allen I.S.D.
  • 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
    McKinney Community Dance Band, Outdoor Amphitheater
  • 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Parker Station Band, Outdoor Amphitheater

Onsite animal presentations will be conducted throughout the day.

Food and beverages for sale by Coffee N Cream (cash only please).


 

Sponsorship & Vending

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary offers Celebrate Nature event sponsorship and vending opportunities to individuals, families, schools, organizations, and businesses. More info>


Thank you to our 2013 Celebrate Nature Sponsors!

 

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