Natural history selections include plants, animals, fossils, rocks, and minerals representing North Central Texas.

Our 289-acre sanctuary is an enticing destination for nature lovers, students, teachers, and scientists.

Education programs designed for all ages, interests, and abilities.

Building teams in nature!

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The Heard has been awarded The Audubon Society's designation as an important birding area. Texas has preeminence as a bird-watching area due to its placement on major migratory paths. However, The Heard offers special opportunities for bird-watching by providing a unique resource in a large metropolitan area.

Through Oct 10
Through Oct 10
Oct 21-24
Coming Oct-Feb

   
- School field trips at the Heard

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- Ghost Bird Movie Premier and Night Hike - Sep 11  
- Preservation Campaign Success
1 Nature Place, McKinney
- Lil' Tikes Adventures - Mondays through Aug 9
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- Learn how to stop invasive plants Aug 28  

Adopt a Heard Wild Child to help provide food, housing and veterinary care for the animal. Heard animals are an important part of the museum and teach both children and adults about native Texas wildlife.    The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary is participating in a recycling program called Cartridges for Kids. The museum will receive money based on the particular items collected from donations.   Donate and purchase gently used books and magazines with nature themes such as animals, insects, habitats and gardening.   Being a Heard volunteer has numerous perks and plays a vital role in the museum’s success. Volunteer opportunities are always available and training is provided.   Miss Bessie Heard devoted most of her lifetime (1886-1988) to the city of McKinney and its people. Her philanthropic endeavors and generosity of spirit left a legacy of accomplishment few people attain. Her greatest contribution to her community and North Texas is the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary.

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