Twelve Hills Nature Center

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Non-profit nature center located on 5 acres of reclaimed Blackland Prairie in Oak Cliff - Twelve Hills Nature Center provides easy access to nature for the public and an outdoor classroom for local schools

04/30/2026

Nancy is back !!! Sunday, May 3 at 1 pm at Twelve Hills Nature Center, North Texas Master Naturalist Nancy Escobar will explore Twelve Hills looking for flowers, insects and other interesting things. Join us on this family friendly walk, learn a little Spanish and immerse yourself in nature. RSVP to [email protected].

Celebrate Oak Cliff Earth Day, come to Lake Cliff Park today until about 5 pm.
04/19/2026

Celebrate Oak Cliff Earth Day, come to Lake Cliff Park today until about 5 pm.

Twelve Hills is magnificent this morning! Flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing, birds are singing! Springtime is here!
04/10/2026

Twelve Hills is magnificent this morning! Flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing, birds are singing! Springtime is here!

Nature Journaling scheduled for April 4, is cancelled due to the much needed 1 to 2 inches of rain expected in the morni...
04/03/2026

Nature Journaling scheduled for April 4, is cancelled due to the much needed 1 to 2 inches of rain expected in the morning.
The April 12 program on rain gardens is also cancelled and will be rescheduled.

A Night to Remember ✨What an incredible evening! On March 7th, 125 passionate conservation supporters gathered at the be...
03/18/2026

A Night to Remember ✨
What an incredible evening! On March 7th, 125 passionate conservation supporters gathered at the beautiful Turner House to celebrate 21 years of Twelve Hills Nature Center—and we SOLD OUT! Together, we raised $31,357 to ensure that thousands of students and families continue to experience the wonder of nature right here in Oak Cliff.

We couldn't have done it without our amazing sponsors:
🌟 PRESENTING SPONSOR
Kuluntu Bakery (underwritten by an anonymous donor)

🌿 EVENT SPONSORS
The Jenni Stolarski Team | Fairchild Group | North Haven Gardens| Dallas Zoo | Irene & Leonard Ellis | Robbie Christopher | Happy Campers | Coombs Creek Conservancy| Joseph Beckham & Angie Mobley | John Wilt | Oil and Cotton | UPS Store Oak Cliff | Redenta's Garden Shops

Your support means:
✅ 10,300+ people served annually through our programs
✅ 700+ students in our Nature Leaders program
✅ 5 acres of precious Blackland Prairie restoration (less than 1% of this ecosystem remains!)
✅ FREE nature education for Title I students
✅ 21 years of conservation impact in Oak Cliff—and counting

To everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, and cheered us on: THANK YOU. You're helping us build organizational capacity and sustainability so Twelve Hills can serve our community for the next 21 years and beyond.

Here's to wild beauty, conservation ethics, and the power of community. 🦋🌻
📸 Swipe through to see highlights from the evening!

Volunteers planted tons of sedges, bluebells, and more, and spruced up the educational kiosk area and parking area today...
03/16/2026

Volunteers planted tons of sedges, bluebells, and more, and spruced up the educational kiosk area and parking area today! Thanks Annemarie, Don, Scott, William, Tyler, Sue, Levi, and Frank for caring for Twelve Hills on this beautiful morning🌞🌱
Below are some photos of wildflowers blooming this morning plus the goatweed leafwing butterfly.

7 DAYS until Wild Beauty! 🎉Next Saturday evening, we're coming together to celebrate something special. If you haven't s...
02/28/2026

7 DAYS until Wild Beauty! 🎉
Next Saturday evening, we're coming together to celebrate something special. If you haven't secured your spot yet, this is your final call.

✨ Delicious food ✨ Beer, wine & a signature cocktail inspired by nature ✨ Live music ✨ Incredible community ✨ Supporting 21 years of conservation impact

See you there?

https://givebutter.com/wild-beauty

Taste the flavors of Oak Cliff at Wild Beauty!We're bringing together some of the neighborhood’s most beloved restaurant...
02/26/2026

Taste the flavors of Oak Cliff at Wild Beauty!
We're bringing together some of the neighborhood’s most beloved restaurants for an unforgettable culinary experience:
La Bodega Rotisserie & Goods Taco y Vino , Oddfellows , Cenzo's Pizza & Deli , and Dude, Sweet Chocolate

Plus a signature cocktail inspired by the prairie, beer provided by White Rock Brewing Co , and fine wine throughout the evening.
Your $125 ticket includes all food and beverages—just bring your appetite and your love for nature! 🌻

Join us to celebrate more than 20 years of nature conservation and education in Oak Cliff. Texas.

There's still time to grab your ticket before we sell out! Join us to celebrate more than 20 years of Twelve Hills with ...
02/20/2026

There's still time to grab your ticket before we sell out! Join us to celebrate more than 20 years of Twelve Hills with food, drinks, live music, and more.

We'll have delicious food offerings from neighborhood favorites including Cenzo's, Oddfellows, La Bodega, Taco y Vino, Dude Sweet Chocolate and White Rock Brewing!

Secure your ticket here: https://givebutter.com/wild-beauty

Ever been to the Turner House? Now's your chance. This historic Dallas gem is the perfect setting for Wild Beauty—elegan...
02/14/2026

Ever been to the Turner House? Now's your chance.
This historic Dallas gem is the perfect setting for Wild Beauty—elegant architecture meeting natural beauty. 🌻

On March 7, we're transforming this space into a celebration of 21 years of conservation work, prairie restoration, and community impact. Stations of bites from local restaurants, open bar with a signature cocktail, beer and wine, live wildflower paintings, and lots more delights for our guests.

Get your ticket to join us here: https://givebutter.com/wild-beauty

Taste the flavors of Oak Cliff at Wild Beauty!We're bringing together some of the neighborhood’s most beloved restaurant...
02/09/2026

Taste the flavors of Oak Cliff at Wild Beauty!
We're bringing together some of the neighborhood’s most beloved restaurants for an unforgettable culinary experience:

🌮 La Bodega 🍷 Tacos y Vino 🍨 Oddfellows
🥗 ChopShop Kitchen 🍝 Cenzo's 🍫Dude, Sweet Chocolate
Plus signature cocktails, beer, and fine wine throughout the evening.

Your $125 ticket includes all food and beverages—just bring your appetite and your love for nature!
Tickets available now: https://givebutter.com/wild-beauty

Address

817 Mary Cliff Road
Dallas, TX
75208

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