A beautifully designed wetland preserve southeast of Dallas where kids can walk boardwalks over marshes teeming with herons and turtles. The visitor center has interactive exhibits about wetland ecology and water conservation. Guided bird walks and nature programs rotate seasonally and the staff is excellent at engaging younger visitors.
The gateway to the Great Trinity Forest, which is the largest urban hardwood forest in the country. Five miles of nature trails loop through bottomland forest where over 200 bird species have been spotted. Inside the center, a Children’s Discovery Garden lets little ones dig in the dirt and explore interactive nature exhibits. Family-guided walks on weekends are led by knowledgeable naturalists who make it fun and accessible for all ages.