June 4

9 a.m. - 4 :00 p.m.

National Trails Day®: The first Saturday of June is always American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day. Celebrate National
Trails Day by beginning your day with Natural Guard working on the trails from 9 a.m. - Noon or a Naturalist-led Nature Hike at 10
a.m. - Noon.

Take a break from work and hiking and join us as we discuss the Conservation Civilian Corps (CCC) contribution to
the Nature Center from 1 - 1:30 p.m; then join us as we hike around Canyon Ridge Trail as we enjoy the scenery and see the very
structures the CCC built during their time at the Nature Center.

$5 (with paid admission)/MEMBERS FREE (Naturalist-led
Nature Hike). Natural Guard (FREE). CCC Talk/Canyon Ridge Hike (Maximum 15) $5 (with paid admission)/MEMBERS &
WORKERS FREE.

FRI, MAY 20 NOON LEARN AT LUNCH

Raise Backyard Chickens by Leslie Finical Halleck, NHG GM, MS. Learn
the basics of starting your backyard flock to enjoy fresh eggs, compost
and entertainment! Chicken Sale May 21st.

SAT, MAY 7th 3PM 

FREE Film: Vanishing of the Bees Refreshments and a great film about the plight of the bees and how we can help. From www.vanishingbees.com

$250 members | $300 non-members

Spend two days paddling and one night camping as your guides share about the flora, fauna and geology of this
scenic river. Paddling equipment and meals included. Minimum Age: 12 years *

Program Dates:

May 6-8, 2011

    --  Friday night, May 6: Equipment check and drop off and safety meeting at the Heard SRC building

    --  Saturday, May 7: Depart the Heard at 8am

    --  Sunday, May 8: Return to the Heard at 8pm

Remember those days of kids enjoying the outdoors during summer? Perhaps it was even you!

An amazing season of Heard summer camps awaits! Kids ages 5-14 will enjoy the summer months as they get an in-depth education indoors and outdoors on our 289-acre sanctuary. General information is available below. More details coming soon!

Nature Camps

Explore the wonders of the outdoors! Campers will take daily nature walks on our 289-acre sanctuary, get up close and personal with our education animals, and investigate different nature-themed topics every day. Campers aged 5-9 years have two different themed camps to pick from — experience one or both camps for a variety of age-appropriate lessons and activities.

Eco-Explorers is specially designed for campers aged 10-12 years. Time 9:30am—2:30pm | Tuition $210/members, $235/non-members | Dates sessions vary by camp

For Kids entering K - 5th grade $198/child for members ($220 for non-members)

Experience summer fun and learning at Trinity River Audubon Center. Our summer
camps are like none other nestled in the Great Trinity Forest, we offer a
120-acre outdoor classroom and a state-of-the-art nature center along
the Trinity River just 8 minutes from downtown Dallas.

At
Audubon Summer Camp, your children will be outside, enjoying hands-on
learning and exploring the wonders of nature.  We’ll hike, study
wildlife,
learn outdoor skills, create nature art, and conduct field
experiments while learning more about our amazing north Texas home. Our experienced and
caring educators will nurture your child’s love of nature, while having lots of fun in the great outdoors.

To register your child for summer camp click here

What: Second Free Screening of "The Power of Community"

When: Thursday, May 5, 2011 7:00 PM

Where: Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church,
1641 W Hebron Pkwy,
Carrollton, TX 75010

Why: This is the story of Cuba, and how its people, in the wake of
the Soviet Union's collapse, pulled together as communities to provide for accessible, healthy food for all, and changing their transportation model to bicycles and public transport.

When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba's economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half – and food by 80 percent – people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles, as well as the community and creativity of the Cuban people. They share how they transitioned from highly mechanized agriculture to using organic farming and urban gardens. It is an unusual look into the Cuban culture during this economic crisis.

It’s Peak Season for Inspiration!

Inspiring minds through nature and science is what we do best. And in
the summertime, there’s no place like the Museum of Nature &
Science to give kids the hands-on fun they need to stretch their minds,
explore their world, and open their eyes to amazing possibilities!
Share the discovery with your child in our Little Explorers, watch
their independence blossom in our half-day Discovery Camp, Jr., or give
their ingenuity and creativity a chance to really shine in our
full-day Discovery Camp. For kids from 6 months to 6th grade, our
summer programs provide the perfect framework to come and explore!

Registration is now open. Want to save big on summer programs? Members get discounted pricing and priority registration. Join now.