Tucked away in Seagoville, just miles from many of Dallas ISD’s campuses, is a hidden gem known as the Environmental Education Center (EEC). The center, which extends over an area of more than 500 acres, serves more than… 30,000 families during the 2022-2023 academic year and we expect more visitors this academic year.Students and families can walk the nature trails at Post Oak Preserve, pet the center’s enclosure, and tour the 26,000-square-foot space. The museum represents a forest habitat, a grassland habitat and a freshwater pond habitat. Visitors can also enjoy the natural play area or take a stroll through the park to view the evolving watermelon tunnel.
“A lot of our students and staff live in Dallas, which is an urban area, so many of them have never taken a hike in the woods or visited a farm,” said Mark Broughton, director of STEM. “This is an opportunity for them to experience something they’ve never experienced before. I’ve also had teachers visit me and say, ‘I’ve been coming here every year for five years, and I never knew this was here,’ so there’s always something new to explore.”
All campuses and community members are encouraged to utilize the center and learn about all the resources available. For more information or to schedule a field trip, call 972-749-6900 or email [email protected].
