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Exhibits
Events
Garden And Sanctuary News
Other News
 

Painting by Alona Gomzin, age 16
Exhibits
Celebrate the Holidays with Dinosaurs, Holidays at the Heard & Artisan’s Market
Young, Talented Artists inspired by Nature
Renovation of Indoor Exhibit Space
Celebrate the Holidays with Dinosaurs, Holidays at the Heard & Artisan’s Market
During the holidays it may be difficult to find something fun to do with the whole family, but there is a solution! Get exercise with your family and... Read More
Young, Talented Artists inspired by Nature
The Mikhailangelo Art Studio has an exhibit now on display at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary featuring works of art depicting nature from several of the studio's talented artists. Read More

Painting by Katerina Paletykina, age 17
Renovation of Indoor Exhibit Space
The Heard indoor museum exhibit space will close beginning January 2009 for renovations and will reopen in the spring. We look forward to having more exhibit opportunities to provide the public with new, exciting programs to enjoy. Read More

Events
Holidays at the Heard and Artisan’s Market
Hike the Heard…A Collaborative Community Fundraiser
Recap of Halloween at the Heard & Amphitheater Grand Opening
Heard Ropes Course Grand Opening
2009 Photo Contest
Holidays at the Heard
and Artisan’s Market

December 6
Holidays at the Heard and Artisan’s Market is the perfect time to visit the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. On this special day, guests will have the opportunity to not only enjoy our trails... Read More

Hike the Heard…
A Collaborative Community Fundraiser
On Saturday, March 28, 2009, The Volunteer McKinney Center and The Heard will present “Hike the Heard…A Collaborative Community Fundraiser.” Read More
Recap of Halloween at the Heard & Amphitheater Grand Opening
The sky was clear. The air was cool and calm. The dinosaurs were ready with candy. Saturday was the prefect night to celebrate Halloween at the Heard! Kids of all ages and even some adults came dressed up in their favorite Halloween costumes... Read More 

The Paskal Family
Heard Ropes Course Grand Opening

On November 15, the Heard Natural Science Museum’s new Ropes Course will host an open to the public day from 9 AM to 5 PM. Experience the Zip line, Rock Climb and Dangle Duo! Read More
2009 Photo Contest
The 2009 Photography Contest is just around the corner! Now is the time to make sure you have the perfect picture to submit Choose from numerous different photographic categories within these themes... Read More

GARDEN AND SANCTUARY NEWS

Call for Volunteers
Call for volunteers
Roger Sanderson, Director of Botanic Gardens and Wildlife Biologist is coordinating and creating new designs for gardens and plantings around the buildings. Read more

Other News
Check Out Our New Animal Care Wish-list
New Volunteer Coordinator, New Volunteer Opportunities
Introducing the New Heard Outdoor Amphitheater
A New, Easy Way to be Environmentally Responsible and Support the Heard
Make a Difference Day - October 25th, 2008
Check Out Our New Animal
Care Wish-list
The Heard always welcomes the support of the public. The Heard Staff knows that, often, many of our supporters would like to contribute items... Read More
New Volunteer Coordinator,
New Volunteer Opportunities!
Many of you have already met Beverly Halperin. She has been at the museum since January of this year, when she began working part-time for The Heard Natural Science Museum... Read More
Introducing the New
Heard Outdoor Amphitheater
This fall, the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary opened a new outdoor amphitheater!  This amphitheater will have a seating capacity to accommodate 600 people. Read More
A New, Easy Way to be
Environmentally Responsible
and Support the Heard
Beginning this fall, the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary is participating in a recycling program called Cartridges for Kids. Read More
Make a Difference Day
October 25
After much planning, gathering of tools, donations of money, and a few last minute details the Citizenship McKinney class began arriving at 7:00am at the Heard Natural Science Museum. Read More
Save the Dates
Animals of the World
Open Now!
Beehive Exhibit
Open Now!
Dinosaurs Alive!
Through December 31
Boy Scout
Mammal Study
Merit Badge Workshop

November 8
Heard Ropes Course Ribbon Cutting
with Lowe's of
North & South McKinney
November 13
Dinos After Dark
Museum Sleepover

November 14
Heard Ropes Course Grand Opening
Open to the Public Day
November 15
Holidays at the Heard and Artisan's Market
December 6
Boy Scout
Environmental Science
Merit Badge Workshop

December 6 &13
Home School and
Preschool Classes
End of Semester

December 18
Inside Exhibit Closed
For Remodeling
Beginning in January
Heard Photo
Contest Reception

March 1
Photos will be on display
March 1 - March 27
Volunteer Appreciation Reception
March 7
Hike The Heard
March 28
Spring Native
Plant Sale

April 18 &19, 2009 Members only April 17
McKinney Residents
Free Day

April 19
Annual Green Living
Family Festival

May 2
Annual Teacher Appreciation Event
May 16


Heard Education Partners
Volunteer
Museum volunteer opportunities are available for trail guides, animal caretakers and other museum activities. It might provide a fun opportunity for your child to learn about responsibility. Details
Shop for you
and the Heard

Help support the Heard by shopping at Kroger, Tom Thumb, or use the shop-for-museums link on our web site. A percentage of qualifying purchases
will be donated;
contact us for details.
Announcing a
New Membership

Memberships purchased at $150 and above will get a Heard and Dallas Museum of Nature & Science at Fair Park membership! Inquire for more details.
Trails
Trails are open only when the museum is open. Please check-in at the front desk by 4 P.M. Guided trails are available Saturdays at 1 P.M. and Sundays at 2 P.M. First come, first serve; weather permitting. Call 972.562.5566, ext. 237 to reserve a trail guide.
Fees may apply.
 
 
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