Wildlife & Spring Break: The Perfect Combination

Just minutes outside Dallas County, and just in the Kaufman County line, lies an incredible environment that is host to a variety of wildlife, birds and other natural wonders just waiting to be discovered. Opening in October 2010, the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center is a must see spring break destination for people of all ages. With over 1,800 acres of manmade wetlands, the mission of educating the public on water conservation, wetland systems and water quality is presented through educational programming to school groups and the general public.

During the Spring Break holiday the Center will have special hours for students and their families to explore the wetlands. Tuesday, March 15 – Friday, March 18 from 9:00 – 4:00 FREE ADMISSION. Students will be able to walk out on the boardwalk which extends out into the wetland, visit the 5,400 nature center with exhibits and an observation porch over looking the wetland and participate in activities involving observation, problem solving and reflection. The wetland hosts an abundance of wildlife and bird life making for an exciting and inspiring experience to take back home.