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Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary

Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary
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History of Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, in Mckinney Texas, is the result of one woman's vision for the future and her commitment to the community and North Texas.

Miss Bessie Heard devoted most of her lifetime (1886-1988) to the city of McKinney and its people. Her philanthropic endeavors and generosity of spirit left a legacy of accomplishment few people attain.

Miss Bessie's greatest contribution to her community and North Texas is the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. Miss Heard was 80 years old when she saw the need to preserve a place where future generations could visit to experience nature. The museum opened October 1, 1967 and now serves more than 100,000 visitors annually.

In keeping with Miss Heard's vision, the museum's mission is threefold: education, conservation and preservation. Through education, particularly for young people, the Heard emphasizes an appreciation of nature and its conservation.


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Upcoming Events at Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary
Apr
07

Wetland Canoe Trails

1:00 PM
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Apr
08

Total Eclipse of the Heard

9:00 AM
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Apr
12

Nature Story Time

10:00 AM
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Apr
13

Heard Museum Native Plant Sale

9:00 AM
Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary McKinney, TX
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Apr
13

Spring Native Plant Sale

9:00 AM
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Apr
14

Spring Native Plant Sale

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Apr
20

Forest Bathing

9:30 AM
Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary McKinney, TX
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Apr
20

Wetland Canoe Trails

10:00 AM
Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary McKinney, TX
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Apr
26

Nature Story Time

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Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary McKinney, TX
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Apr
27

Zip Line Days

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May
04

Wetland Canoe Trails

10:00 AM
Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary McKinney, TX
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May
10

Nature Story Time

10:00 AM
Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary McKinney, TX
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May
18

Forest Bathing

9:30 AM
Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary McKinney, TX
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May
24

Nature Story Time

10:00 AM
Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary McKinney, TX
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May
25

Wetland Canoe Trails

10:00 AM
Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary McKinney, TX
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