Nature Story Time

Nature Story Time – 03-14-25

Offered on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month | 10 AM

 

These story times are designed primarily for young children and will introduce a different nature-themed book each week. During most of the story times, a puppet, live animal or enrichment items will be included to enhance the experience.

Nature Story Time

Nature Story Time – 02-28-25

Offered on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month | 10 AM

 

These story times are designed primarily for young children and will introduce a different nature-themed book each week. During most of the story times, a puppet, live animal or enrichment items will be included to enhance the experience.

Nature Story Time

Nature Story Time – 02-14-25

Offered on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month | 10 AM

 

These story times are designed primarily for young children and will introduce a different nature-themed book each week. During most of the story times, a puppet, live animal or enrichment items will be included to enhance the experience.

Nature Story Time

Nature Story Time – 01-24-25

Offered on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month | 10 AM

 

These story times are designed primarily for young children and will introduce a different nature-themed book each week. During most of the story times, a puppet, live animal or enrichment items will be included to enhance the experience.

Nature Story Time

Nature Story Time – 01-10-25

Offered on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month | 10 AM

 

These story times are designed primarily for young children and will introduce a different nature-themed book each week. During most of the story times, a puppet, live animal or enrichment items will be included to enhance the experience.

winter mini camps

Winter Mini-Camps – Winter Wonders

Each mini-camp explores a different topic, a hike on the sanctuary, and more. Preregistration required. Participants should dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes suitable for walking on uneven gravel. Participants should also bring water in a carrier. Pre-registration is required.

How do animals survive in the winter? Come learn about our native animals in Texas and how they adapt to cold weather. We will get to know the animals at the Heard, meet some of our animal ambassadors, and enjoy fun games and activities.

Large T-Rex Replica at the dinosaurs live exhibit

Winter Mini-Camps – Dino Dynamics

Each mini-camp explores a different topic, a hike on the sanctuary, and more. Preregistration required. Participants should dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes suitable for walking on uneven gravel. Participants should also bring water in a carrier. Pre-registration is required.

What makes dinosaurs so cool? Come learn about dinosaurs with us over winter break. We will explore fossils, connect dinosaurs to our animals at the Heard, and tour our amazing Dinosaur trail.

Large beautiful tree at night

Frog Night Hike – SOLD OUT

This event is SOLD OUT! Looking for more fun events? Check out Night Out, Bug-a-thon, and Magical Moth Night!

Frogs! The Heard is home to many different frog species and we want to share them with you! We will start with fun frog facts, a guide on frog sounds, and instructions on how to look and listen for frogs. Then we will get out on the trails and find those frogs!

 

Cost: 

Members: $12

Non-members: $14

 

Age 3 years through adult

Large beautiful tree at night

Full Moon Hike

Join us for a hike by the light of the full moon. In many Native American traditions, the November moon is called the “Beaver Moon” as beavers and other animals prepare for winter; storing up food and getting ready for the cold months ahead. We will focus on winter animal preparation with a short talk and then go on a night hike to spot animals and animal signs. Pre-registration is required.

 

Cost: 

Members: $12

Non-members: $14

 

Age 3 years through adult

Nature Story Time

Nature Story Time – 10-25-24

Offered on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month | 10 AM

 

These story times are designed primarily for young children and will introduce a different nature-themed book each week. During most of the story times, a puppet, live animal or enrichment items will be included to enhance the experience.