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Heard Holiday Fundraiser

Holidays at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary will bring the beauty of the holiday season into nature from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., December 9 and 10. Holiday lights and décor accentuate the lovely half-mile Heard nature trail. During this nighttime hike through the woods see the Dinosaurs Live! exhibit along the trail (not animated during the event). Live, festive music will delight audiences under the stars in the Heard outdoor amphitheater.

The nonprofit Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary is dedicated to bringing nature and people together to discover, enjoy, experience, restore and preserve our priceless environment.

Location: 1 Nature Pl., McKinney. For pricing and tickets, visit HeardMuseum.org/holidays.

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