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We have some important work to get done at Dallas County Preserves and we need your help! 🌳 There are two public volunte...
05/28/2026

We have some important work to get done at Dallas County Preserves and we need your help! 🌳 There are two public volunteer events coming up in June, and we'd love for you to join us for one (or both!) of them. Whether you're a nature lover, looking to get conservation experience, or just looking for a way to give back, these events are a great opportunity to make a difference. We'll be tackling projects that will help preserve the beauty and ecology of our natural areas, and we can't do it without volunteers like you. So, mark your calendars for June and get ready to get involved! 📅 If you can make it out, we'll provide the tools and guidance - you bring the energy and enthusiasm! 💪

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05/26/2026

Our Preserve Rewind Series is coming to an end 🍃

Today, we’re highlighting Trinity River Mountain Creek Preserve, one of the first preserves in the Dallas County system. Acquired in 1984 through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant funding, the preserve has grown into a community destination featuring 4 miles of paved trails, cricket fields, a pavilion, picnic tables, benches, a basketball court, and a playground. The preserve also serves as an access point to the Campion Trail System, which is master-planned to expand to 22 miles of paved trail by 2028.

📍 1005 E Hunter Ferrell Rd, Irving, TX 75060
⏰ 5 AM - Dusk

Join us in celebrating World Bee Day tomorrow (May 20) 🐝 Bees rely on water for more than just drinking, they use it to ...
05/19/2026

Join us in celebrating World Bee Day tomorrow (May 20) 🐝 Bees rely on water for more than just drinking, they use it to cool their hives, feed their larvae, and soften crystallized honey. Want to help support your local pollinators? Build a simple bee hydration station! Swipe to learn how 🍯

05/18/2026

Cedar Ridge Preserve (formerly known as the Escarpment Preserves) offers miles of trails across 605-acres, which take you past beautiful wildflowers, heavily wooded areas, and scenic overlooks. Check out Audubon Dallas' website to see the upcoming programs and volunteer opportunities at Cedar Ridge Preserve!

📍 7171 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75249
⏰ 6:30 AM to Dusk, Tuesday through Sunday

🌿 Help Keep Post Oak Preserve Beautiful! 🌿Join us on Saturday, June 13th from 8 AM–10 AM for a community clean-up at Pos...
05/15/2026

🌿 Help Keep Post Oak Preserve Beautiful! 🌿

Join us on Saturday, June 13th from 8 AM–10 AM for a community clean-up at Post Oak Preserve! Enjoy the outdoors, make a positive impact, and help care for one of our local treasures for future visitors. Whether you can stay for the whole event or just stop by for a bit, every helping hand makes a difference!

📅 Saturday, June 13th
⏰ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 1501 Bowers Rd, Seagoville, TX 75159

Bring your friends, family, and community spirit, we hope to see you there! 🌎💚

05/11/2026

🌳 Elm Fork Preserve is a beautiful 33-acre natural area located within McInnish Sports Complex.

Originally purchased by the Bramblitt family in 1861, this special property gives visitors a glimpse of land that has never been clear-cut. Wildlife spotted at the preserve includes raccoons, fox squirrels, opossums, beavers, nine-banded armadillos, great blue herons, and great horned owls 🦉

What wildlife have you seen at Elm Fork Preserve? Let us know in the comments! 👇

📍 2430 Sandy Lake Road, Carrollton, TX
⏰ Dawn - Dusk

Join us in celebrating World Migratory Bird Day! Swipe to check out the 11 calls to action released by the WMBD Organiza...
05/09/2026

Join us in celebrating World Migratory Bird Day! Swipe to check out the 11 calls to action released by the WMBD Organization, with some of the migratory birds seen around Dallas County.

What migratory birds have you seen around Dallas County?

05/05/2026

McCommas Bluff Preserve is a hub for trail enthusiasts exploring Dallas County. With both the Trinity Forest Trail and the AT&T Trail connecting to the preserve, it’s a great starting point for longer adventures. However, visitors can also enjoy about two miles of scenic, soft-surface trails within the preserve itself.

📍 Informal parking at the end of Riverwood Rd and Farpoint Rd
⏰ 5 AM - 11 PM

04/27/2026

Looking for a place to unwind and reconnect with nature? Cottonwood Creek Preserve is the perfect escape. Originally acquired in 1989 with assistance from the Trust for Public Land, this special place has been preserved so everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of North Texas for years to come.

Whether you’re exploring with friends, needing some fresh air, or just taking a quiet moment for yourself, there’s something here for everyone. Come see what makes Cottonwood Creek Preserve so special 🌳

📍 1200 Cottonwood Valley Rd, Wilmer, TX
⏰ 5 AM - 10 PM

Happy Earth Day, Dallas County 🌎We’ve got exciting volunteer opportunities coming soon, be sure to follow us so you don’...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day, Dallas County 🌎

We’ve got exciting volunteer opportunities coming soon, be sure to follow us so you don’t miss out! Interested in volunteering with a group? Reach out and we will coordinate something together.

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500 Elm Street
Dallas, TX
75202

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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