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2007 EVENTS

Rat Snakes to Rattlers
June 15-September 30
Get up-close and personal with the overwhelming diversity of snakes found in the Lone Star State! Learn how to distinguish venomous from harmless snakes and how to identify snakes found in your area. Enjoy interactive activities including snake banding and snake games for kids!

Tri-Chamber Networking
September 27, 5 to 7 p.m.
Tri-Chamber Networking Event Co-Hosted by Evelyn's Professional Janitorial Services for the Members of the Plano Chamber of Commerce, Allen Chamber of Commerce, & McKinney Chamber of Commerce

Heard's 40th B-Day Party at the SRC
September 30, 2 to 4 p.m.
(Complimentary cake and punch for anyone attending that day!)

Fall Native Plant Sale
October 12-14
Choose from hundreds of native plants ideally suited for Texas weather including woody lilies, trees and vibrant, colorful perennials and wildflowers. Get expert advice to help you find the right plant for you and your landscape.
Members only: Friday, 4-7 P.M.
Open to the public: Saturday, 9 A.M.-5 P.M. and Sunday, 1-5 P.M.

October 14

Public Welcome& Free Day for McKinney Residents

Dinosaurs Alive!
October 19 - February 3
Life-size Animatronic Dinosaurs at the Heard
Enjoy the Heard museum’s 2nd annual Dinosaurs Alive! exhibit. See and hear life-size animatronic dinosaurs throughout the Heard sanctuary as you learn about each one. It is a fun, educational event for family and friends and provides a wonderful outing for families during the holidays! Enjoy Halloween at the Heard, Saturday, October 27, doors open at 6:30 and the costume contest starts a 7, event lasts until 11 PM , a safe, family Halloween alternative presented by KLAK Radio featuring "Trail & Treats" before and after a free outdoor movie, Ben Stiller's "Night at the Museum", kid's costume contest, door prizes, complimentary goodie bags for kids, concession stand and more! On-line ticket purchasing will be available to the public beginning October 8th.

Holidays at the Heard
December 1
Activities include KLAK Radio Remote (10 a.m. to noon); photo opportunities with "Father Christmas & Mother Nature", free kid's craft, complimentary cookies and punch, appearances by the Texas Tornados and more! This is also a Free Day for McKinney Residents (with proper McKinney address on DL or water bill) and KERA members will receive a buy-one-get-one-free admission discount (with proper KERA membership card).