Homeschoolers and their families are invited to join us for a day of fun and learning at the Heard. Families will enjoy a discount on event tickets: buy one, get one of equal of lesser value free. Be sure to use promo code HSDAY2025 when you purchase your tickets. Join us for special activities and visit with representatives from local organizations!
Reservations are required for the special event. Be sure to save your spot today.
Activities
- Educational Activities
- Educational Partner Booths
- Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge
- Blackland Prairie Chapter – Texas Master Naturalist
- Sci-Tech Discovery Center
- Collin County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas
- Monarch Watch
- Heard Wildlife Sanctuary Frog Watch Chapter
- Heard Education Department
- Story Time
- Animal Talks
- Coloring Sheets (while supplies last)
- Self-Guided Hikes
- Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden
- Scavenger Hunts
- Touch Tables with Nature Items and More
- Animal Enrichment Craft Activity
- Explore our indoor exhibits, including our newest one, “The Cell Phone Connection to the Natural World”
- Check out our homeschool classrooms and get more info about our Homeschool Natural Science Program
Scheduled Activities
- Animal Meet and Greet Ladybug Amphitheater- 12 PM-12:45 PM
- Story time in Ladybug Amphitheater – 1 PM
- Animal Meet and Greet in Ladybug Amphitheater – 2-2:45 PM
We will also offer Preschool Day in the morning. Guests registered for Homeschool Day are welcome to come early for the fun! Please note that the morning activities will be geared towards young children. More information will be available soon. To receive updates, please click here.
