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Dogwood Canyon ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center

A convergence of ecosystems to explore, relax, and find a deeper connection to nature.
Horsemint blooming in prairie at Dogwood Canyon ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center. Photo: Sean Fitzgerald
Discover adventure, birds, and how to make a difference at an ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ center.

1206 FM1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104

Center Schedule:

Open Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Located southwest of downtown Dallas, Dogwood Canyon is part of the White Rock Escarpment, an area in Cedar Hill with rolling hills. Plants and animals from east, west, and central Texas converge here. ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ owns or manages more than 200 acres of nearly pristine wildlife habitat in the canyon, and because the property neighbors school, county, and state lands, it is part of a nearly 3,000-acre greenbelt in southwest Dallas County.

Explore Dogwood Canyon, whether for bird watching, hiking, volunteering or nature programs, and you will find a relaxing experience connecting with nature.  

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May
16
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dogwood Canyon ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Volunteer Habitat Work Day
Cedar Hill, TX
May
16
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dogwood Canyon ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Volunteer Habitat Workday
Cedar Hill, TX
We will be removing invasive species like Chinese privet, and Johnson grass. We have the tools (and gloves, if you don't have your own), we just need...
May
16
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Dogwood Canyon ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Eggscellent Eggs
Cedar Hill, TX
May
17
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Dogwood Canyon ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Guided Tree ID Walk
Cedar Hill, TX
May
23
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Dogwood Canyon ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Female Bird Day Mindful Birding
Cedar Hill, TX
May
23
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Dogwood Canyon ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Female Bird Day Bird Bingo
Cedar Hill, TX
May
24
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Dogwood Canyon ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Nature Journal Making
Cedar Hill, TX
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