February 12 : ”Light Pollution – More Than a Barrier to Sky Gazing” – Tom Fleming Tom is a lifetime educator to both students and the public. His degrees are in Astronomy and Mathematics with an emphasis on Physics. He has devoted himself to connecting them to the natural world in ways more easily understood.... Read More →
Feb. 7 – Welcome What is a Master Naturalist, Our Mission and Ethics – CMDR Michael Mitchell, TPWD Author of Chap. 22 in the TMN curriculum and Deborah Canterbury, immediate past president Feb. 14 Green Fire – Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic of Our Time, Intro: A Sand County Almanac Feb. 21 – Blackland... Read More →
Tuesday, Jan. 23, Woodpeckers of North America 6:30 Social Time 6:50 Bird ID Class: Lecture: Buntings and Grosbeaks: Cardinals, Rose-breasted & Blue Grosbeaks, Indigo & Painted Buntings, finches 7:15 Business meeting 7:30 Main Program - Woodpeckers of North America presented by Carolyn Oldham and Jerri Kerr. 8:30 Adjourn The PTAS meeting place is in the... Read More →
On January 20, the Heard will host our annual Winter Night Hike. Night Hikes are filled with the thrilling sights, smells, and sounds of night. Night hikers will be encouraged to sharpen their senses to be able to spot signs of animal life and learn more about the inhabitants of the Heard. To learn more... Read More →
01/20/2018, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Explore the thrilling sights, smells, and sounds of night with Heard Trail Guides. Night hikers will be encouraged to sharpen their senses to be able to spot signs of animal life and learn more about the inhabitants of the Heard. Pre-registration is required. Click here for more information and... Read More →
Third Saturday Nature Talks These programs (unless otherwise noted) are open to the public. Many of these programs will have an outside component. Please dress appropriately. These talks begin at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise listed. These programs are included in general admission and is free for Heard Museum members.
The Texas Master Naturalist program develops local teams of “master volunteers” to provide educational and outreach services aimed at the better management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities. The Texas Master Naturalist program is a partnership between the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Texas Parks & Wildlife, and other local partners. We meet... Read More →
Tuesday, Dec. 26, Mckinney Audubon Christmas Bird Count. More information coming soon.
The Texas Master Naturalist program develops local teams of “master volunteers” to provide educational and outreach services aimed at the better management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities. The Texas Master Naturalist program is a partnership between the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Texas Parks & Wildlife, and other local partners. We meet... Read More →
Tuesday, Nov. 28, Mountain Lions in the Metroplex 6:30 Social Time 6:50 Bird ID Class: Specimens: Woodland Birds – Vireos, Wrens, Nuthatches, Creepers, Chickadees, and Kinglets. 7:15 Business meeting 7:30 Main Program - Mountain Lions in the Metroplex presented by Chris Jackson. 8:30 Adjourn
