http://www.audubondallas.org/cedarridge.html
CEDAR RIDGE PRESERVE
At an elevation of 755 feet, Cedar Ridge Preserve is a slice of the hill country
just 20 minutes outside Dallas. Located at 7171 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas,
Texas 75249, Cedar Ridge Preserve is a not-for-profit natural habitat of 633
acres featuring 10 miles of hiking trails, a native plant nursery, butterfly
gardens, and picnic areas. Hours: Sunrise to Sunset, Tuesday ? Sunday.
For information call 972-293-5150.
If you have questions about scientific research, community service, work
projects, scout projects, or have a general question about preserve management,
please contact Marcy Brown Marsden at 972-839-6728, or via email at
biomarcy@winwaed.com.
For questions about educational programming or scheduling a visit by a school
group, please contact Randy Schoen at 972-754-1755, or via email at
rschoen@audubon.org.
If you would like to become a volunteer, send your name and contact information
to crpvolunteers@hotmail.com.
Cedar Ridge Preserve (formerly the Dallas Nature Center) has been managed by
Audubon Dallas since April 2003 by charter from the Dallas County Park & Open
Space Program and the City of Dallas. To view the General Rules and Regulations
from the Dallas County Park and Open Space Program, click here. In addition to
the general rules and regulations, please be aware that wheeled vehicles of ALL
types are prohibited on the trails, including bicycles.
SATURDAY, MARCH 18TH.
March Conservation in Action Workday
Workday Details: Workday will start at 8:30 AM and will last approximately 3.5
hours. Wear sturdy boots or shoes with good ankle support.
RSVP to Randy Schoen rschoen@audubon.org 972-754-1755.
SATURDAY, MARCH 25th
?Explore Cedar Ridge Preserve? Nature walk
Description: Join us on a short walk and learn about some of the unique natural
features found at the Preserve. We will explore some of the trees, bushes,
vines, plants, birds, and geology of our area. The walk will be led by Randy
Schoen, North Texas Education Director for Audubon Texas and Manager of Cedar
Ridge Preserve.
Field Trip Details: Walk will start at 10:00 AM and will last approximately 1.5
hours. Bring your binoculars and camera. Wear sturdy boots or shoes with good
ankle support.
RSVP to Randy Schoen rschoen@audubon.org 972-754-1755.