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The Heard will be closed to public from 9AM-Noon on March 27th. Only registered participants will be admitted at this time.
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March 27, 2010
9AM-Noon
Hike the Heard to raise funds for your favorite participating partner organization.
Choose to take a tranquil hike on
a half mile, mile, or one-and-a-half mile trail at your pace. Experience the beautiful Heard sanctuary while you support the community at this fun family event. |
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.5 • 1 • 1.5 mile trails
(only .5 mile trail is
jogger-stroller friendly) |
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No refunds*
Rain or shine
Hikers only 9 AM-noon |
Adult Hiker -- $20
Child Hiker (ages 3-17) -- $5
Child Hiker (ages 2 and under) – FREE
(.5 mile trail is stroller friendly)
Family of Three or more -- $40** |
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Donate to
your organization of choice
($10 of each adult ticket and
$3 of each child ticket goes to them) |
Register
People can purchase tickets at the door.
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Complimentary continental breakfast
Complimentary bottled water
Children’s activities
Live animal presentations including raptors
Free t-shirts and/or sling backpacks while supplies last
Canoe/Kayak Demonstrations
Chance to win door prizes
Free museum admission for the day
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- Bounce House
provided by Jumpin’ for Joy
- Petting Zoo provided by Cathy’s Critters
 
- Free Face Painting (donations accepted) by McKinney Christian Academy students
- Free Child ID Kits provided by Peyton Brooks Insurance
- Non-Profit Organization Information Fair
- Sponsor Booths and Giveaways
- Canoe/Kayak Demonstrations Ongoing from 9:30 a.m. until noon
- Heard Live Animal Presentation on the Outdoor Amphitheatre Stage – 9:30 to 9:50 a.m.
- Easter Egg Hunt for children up to 7 years old in the Heard Meadow – 10 to 10:30 a.m. (complimentary, re-useable bags provided) sponsored by Muse Marketing, Inc
- Blackland Prairie Raptor Presentation on the Outdoor Amphitheatre Stage – 10:45-11:15 a.m.
- “Free to Be Patriotic Presentation” on the Outdoor Amphitheatre Stage – 11:30 to 11:45 a.m.
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McKinney Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center |
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Payton Brooks |
Jumpin for Joy
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| Participating Partner Organizations |
| 3e McKinney |
| American Red Cross - McKinney |
| CASA of Collin County |
| CCCOA/Meals on Wheels |
| Chestnut Square Historical Village |
| Children & Community Health Center of McKinney |
| Community Lifeline Center |
| Crape Myrtle Trails of McKinney |
| Foundation for Lovejoy Schools |
| Free to Be |
| Grace Lake Ministries |
| Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Heard-Craig Center for the Arts |
| Lovejoy Choir Booster Club |
| ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship |
| MADD - North Texas |
| McKinney Christian Academy |
| McKinney Education Foundation |
| McKinney Family YMCA |
| McKinney Housing Authority |
| National Osteoporosis Foundation-McKinney Support Group |
| NCC Habitat for Humanity |
| North Texas History Center |
| North Texas PKU Association |
| The Samaritan Inn |
| Tracy Jo Wilson Ovarian Cancer Foundation |
| The Turning Point Rape Crisis Center |
| Visiting Nurse Association |
| Volunteer McKinney Center |
- * Because “Take a Hike” is a fundraiser, no refunds will be offered and the event will take place rain or shine.
- ** Please note: To receive the special discounted price of $40 for a Family of 3 or more, the following restrictions will apply. A “family” is defined as no more than 2 adults registering at the same time with up to four children ages 3-17 (Two and under are always free). Additional children registered after the 4-child limit (ages 3-17) will be charged the regular $5 fee. Each adult after the initial two registered will be charged the regular $20 adult fee.
- There is also a possibility that many guests will have to park some distance from our main entrance. There is a drop-off circle available in our native plant garden for your convenience.
- While the Heard’s indoor exhibits are wheelchair/walker accessible, at this time, our trails are not, as they feature a natural surface and are not paved. Umbrella strollers are also not recommended.
- Take a Hike is a special fundraising event for not only the Heard, but the Volunteer McKinney Center and the partner organizations listed on this web page. Therefore, this event does require separate admission fees apart from our regular admission. No free admission passes will be accepted.
- Please dress appropriately as most activities are outside and require lots of walking.
- Registered hikers for this event are not required to hike at a specific time. Rather, this event is designed as a festival where participants can enjoy their hike at their leisure along with all the special activities.
- Besides the complimentary continental breakfast included with this event, food items such as corn dogs, chips, candy, water and sodas will be available for purchase at the Heard concession stand. Guests are also welcome to bring in picnic lunches.
- This event will proceed rain or shine. However, if we experience steady rain or storms, many of our activities will be moved inside and activities such as the bounce house, petting zoo, Easter Egg hunt, and canoe demonstrations may be cancelled. Please continue to check our website for up-to-date information.
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